rifling

• Substantiv, das das Ziehen von spiralförmigen Zügen und Feldern im Inneren eines Schusswaffenlaufs bezeichnet, wodurch das Geschoss in Rotation versetzt und die Treffsicherheit erhöht wird.

A noun referring to the process of cutting spiral grooves inside the barrel of a firearm to impart a spin to the projectile, improving accuracy.

unzählbar

1. Spiral grooves in a firearm barrelC1formaltechnical

   The process or result of cutting spiral grooves inside the barrel of a firearm to impart a spin to the projectile, improving accuracy and stability.

   Züge im Schusswaffenlauf

   • The rifling in the barrel ensures the bullet travels in a straight path.
   • Gunsmiths carefully cut the rifling to precise specifications.
   • The depth and twist rate of the rifling affect the bullet's trajectory.

• Deutsches Verb für das schnelle und grobe Durchsuchen von etwas, oft mit der Absicht, etwas zu stehlen oder an sich zu nehmen; auch für das Plündern oder Ausrauben.

A verb meaning to search through something quickly and roughly, often with the intent to steal or take items.

1. Search through quicklyB2informal

   To search through something quickly and often carelessly, usually with the intent to steal or find something.

   Schnell durchsuchen

   • The thief rifled through the drawers looking for cash.
   • She rifled through her bag to find her keys.
   • He rifled through the papers on the desk.

   Synonymecombgo throughransackrummagescoursearch

   Antonymeguardprotectsecure

2. B2informal

   To steal or take something from a place or person.

   Stehlen

   • The burglars rifled the house while the owners were away.
   • Someone rifled his wallet on the crowded bus.
   • They rifled the safe and escaped with the jewels.

   Synonymeburglarizelootpilferpillageplunderransackrobsteal

   Antonymebestowgiverestorereturn