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Vocabulary Entry
rifling
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The grooves or spiral patterns inside a firearm's barrel that help stabilize a projectile in flight.
Example Sentences
"The rifling in the gun barrel improved its accuracy."
"Inspecting the rifling is crucial for maintaining the firearm's performance."
"Different types of rifling can affect the bullet's trajectory."
V
verb
To make grooves or spiral patterns in the barrel of a firearm.
Example Sentences
"The gunsmith is rifling the new barrel for better precision."
"He spent hours rifling through the old documents."
"When rifling a barrel, the correct twist is essential for accuracy."