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.
  • They are loaded by muzzle and categorized into the smoothbore and the rifled.

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