smooth·bore

also smooth bore (smo͞oth′bôr′)

adj.

Having no rifling within the barrel. Used of a firearm.

A firearm having no rifling.

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smoothbore

(ˈsmuːðˌbɔː)

1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (modifier) (of a firearm) having an unrifled bore: a smoothbore musket.

2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) such a firearm

ˈsmoothˌbored adj

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smooth•bore

(ˈsmuðˌbɔr, -ˌboʊr)

adj.

1. (of a firearm) having a smooth bore; not rifled.

2. a smoothbore gun.

[1790–1800]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	smoothbore - a firearm that has no rifling firearm, small-arm, piece - a portable gun; "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster"
Adj.	1.	smoothbore - of a firearm; not having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel unrifled

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