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rifling
noun(ri-fling)
the act or process of making spiral grooves
rifling
noun(ri-fling)
a system of spiral grooves in the surface of the bore of a gun causing a projectile when fired to rotate about its longer axis
rifling
verb(ri-fling)
to ransack especially with the intent to steal
rifling
verb(ri-fling)
to steal and carry away
rifling
verb(ri-fling)
to engage in ransacking and stealing
rifling
verb(ri-fling)
to cut spiral grooves into the bore of
rifling
verb(ri-fling)
to hit or throw (a ball) with great force or speed

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