rifling
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ri·fling
(rī′flĭng)n.
1. The process or operation of cutting spiral grooves in a rifle barrel.
2. Grooves cut in a rifle barrel.
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rifling
(ˈraɪflɪŋ)n
1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of a firearm's barrel
2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the series of grooves so cut
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ri•fling
(ˈraɪ flɪŋ)n.
1. the cutting of spiral grooves in a gun barrel, pipe, etc.
2. the system of grooves so cut.
[1790–1800]
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