smoothbore
IPA: smˈuθbˈɔr
noun
- (firearms) A cannon, gun or other firearm that has an unrifled barrel.
adjective
- (of firearms) Having a bore with a smooth interior, i.e. one that has not been rifled.
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Examples of "smoothbore" in Sentences
- It is fired from a smoothbore barrel.
- Some smoothbore firearms are still used.
- Common smoothbore cannon include the 12pdr.
- See 125 mm smoothbore ammunition for details.
- It is fired from a smoothbore barrel equipped firearm.
- Smoothbore artillery refers to weapons that are not rifled.
- The smoothbore arrangement is popular for racing applications.
- Historically, a long smoothbore firearm was known as a musket.
- The ball in smoothbore firearms was quite loose in the barrel.
- I've had god luck with the brenneke slugs in smoothbore guns!!!
- I've shot very good groups with Federal TruBalls in smoothbore barrels.
- They are loaded by muzzle and categorized into the smoothbore and the rifled.
- My browning smoothbore is very accurate with remington sluggers. 3 to 4 inch groups at 100 yds.