noun
rifling
RYF-lihng
Rifling (noun) means the spiral grooves cut inside a gun barrel to spin the bullet for accuracy, or the process of making them. Example: “The gunsmith inspected the rifling for signs of wear.”
noun
1
The spiral grooves cut inside a gun barrel to spin the bullet for accuracy, or the process of making them.
"The gunsmith inspected the rifling for signs of wear."
2
The act of shuffling playing cards by letting them cascade from one hand into the other.
"He gave the deck a quick rifling before dealing."
How to use rifling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe grooves inside a gun barrel, or a particular way of shuffling cards.
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What does “rifling” mean?
The word “rifling” means the spiral grooves cut inside a gun barrel to spin the bullet for accuracy, or the process of making them. In plain terms, the grooves inside a gun barrel, or a particular way of shuffling cards.
How do you pronounce “rifling”?
“Rifling” is pronounced RYF-lihng (/ˈɹaɪflɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rifling” in a sentence?
Here is “rifling” used in a sentence: “The gunsmith inspected the rifling for signs of wear.”
What part of speech is “rifling”?
“Rifling” is a noun.
How many meanings does “rifling” have?
“Rifling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the spiral grooves cut inside a gun barrel to spin the bullet for accuracy, or the process of making them.
