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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
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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