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rifling

/rahy-fling/US // ˈraɪ flɪŋ //UK // (ˈraɪflɪŋ) //

膛线,膛线法,膛线图

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act or process of cutting spiral grooves in a gun barrel, pipe, etc.
    • : the system of spiral grooves so cut.

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Examples

  • It’s 18 degrees but feels much colder thanks to a rifling northwest wind and an army of sun-blotting clouds racing overhead.

  • The gunsmith was so impressed by the boy and his accomplishment that, after rifling the barrel, he fitted it with a lock.

  • These other marks were made by the rifling of the barrel a barrel like this one.'

  • The little uplift of mood, coincident with the rifling of Riggs's person, had not worn over to this evening camp.

  • But the trouble was unknown, and they might end up rifling or pinwheeling if they didn't let bad enough alone.

  • I went down stairs, and saw one of the villains cutting Mrs. Williamsons throat, and rifling her pockets.