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 Definitions of rifling  [ˈraɪ flɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'rifling' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) rifling
the cutting of spiral grooves in a gun barrel, pipe, etc.

2.  rifling
the system of grooves so cut.

Etymology:  (1790–1800)

Definition of 'rifling' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) grooving, rifling
the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm


Definition of 'rifling' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) rifling
the act or process of making the grooves in a rifled cannon or gun barrel

2. (noun) rifling
the system of grooves in a rifled gun barrel or cannon

3.  rifling
of Rifle



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