rifling

ri·fling

 (rī′flĭng)

n.

1. The process or operation of cutting spiral grooves in a rifle barrel.

2. Grooves cut in a rifle barrel.

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rifling

(ˈraɪflɪŋ)

n

1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of a firearm's barrel

2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the series of grooves so cut

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ri•fling

(ˈraɪ flɪŋ)

n.

1. the cutting of spiral grooves in a gun barrel, pipe, etc.

2. the system of grooves so cut.

[1790–1800]

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