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rifling

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ri·fling  (rflng)
n.
1. The process or operation of cutting spiral grooves in a rifle barrel.
2. Grooves cut in a rifle barrel.
rifling [ˈraɪflɪŋ]
n
1. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of a firearm's barrel
2. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the series of grooves so cut
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.riflingrifling - the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
grooving
formation, shaping - the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
Translations
rifling [ˈraɪflɪŋ] N (Tech) → estría f, estriado m, rayado m


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On the contrary, this served rather to heighten the pleasure he proposed in rifling her charms, as it added triumph to lust; nay, he had some further views, from obtaining the absolute possession of her person, which we detest too much even to mention; and revenge itself was not without its share in the gratifications which he promised himself.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Meantime, Fanny had possessed herself of my work-bag, and was rifling its contents--and spitting into it besides.
Agnes Grey by Bronte, Anne View in context
If the Bow Street runners had come into the plantation just as I had completed the rifling of the desk I think I should have let them take me without making the slightest effort at escape.
A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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