CANNELURE
\kˈanɪlˌʊ͡ə], \kˈanɪlˌʊə], \k_ˈa_n_ɪ_l_ˌʊə]\
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A groove in any cylinder; specif., a groove around the cylinder of an elongated bullet for small arms to contain a lubricant, or around the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistance offered to the rifling. Also, a groove around the base of a cartridge, where the extractor takes hold.
By Oddity Software
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A groove in any cylinder; specif., a groove around the cylinder of an elongated bullet for small arms to contain a lubricant, or around the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistance offered to the rifling. Also, a groove around the base of a cartridge, where the extractor takes hold.
By Noah Webster.
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