UNRIFLED

unrifled, smoothbore

(adjective) of a firearm; not having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unrifled (not comparable)

(firearms) Having a bore with a smooth interior, i.e. one that has not been rifled

Synonyms

• smoothbore

Antonyms

• rifled

Anagrams

• furlined, urnfield

Source: Wiktionary



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