Associations to the word «Smoothbore»

Wiktionary

SMOOTHBORE, adjective. (firearms) having a bore with a smooth interior, ie. one that has not been rifled
SMOOTHBORE, noun. (firearms) a cannon, gun or other firearm that has an unrifled barrel.

Dictionary definition

SMOOTHBORE, noun. A firearm that has no rifling.
SMOOTHBORE, adjective. Of a firearm; not having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel.

Wise words

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