rifling

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso o resultado de labrar estrías o ranuras helicoidales en el interior del cañón de un arma de fuego para imprimir un giro al proyectil, lo que mejora su precisión. También se refiere al conjunto de dichas estrías.

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.

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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.

   Estrías del ánima

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa registrar o buscar de manera rápida y brusca en un lugar o en pertenencias, a menudo con la intención de robar o tomar objetos; también puede referirse a hurgar o revolver desordenadamente.

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.

   registrar (revolviendo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscombgo throughransackrummagescoursearch

   Antónimosguardprotectsecure

2. B2informal

   To steal or take something from a place or person.

   robar, hurtar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosburglarizelootpilferpillageplunderransackrobsteal

   Antónimosbestowgiverestorereturn