- 1. 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. --Can"ne*lured (#), a. Source: webster
- 2. A groove in any cylinder; specif., a groove around the cylinderof an elongated bullet for small arms to contain a lubricant, oraround the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistanceoffered to the rifling. Also, a groove around the base of acartridge, where the extractor takes hold. --Can"ne*lured (#), a. Source: adambom
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