rifling

• Nom désignant l'opération de creuser des rainures hélicoïdales à l'intérieur du canon d'une arme à feu pour imprimer une rotation au projectile et améliorer sa précision, ainsi que le résultat de cette opération.

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.

indénombrable

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.

   rayures (d'un canon d'arme à feu)

   • 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.

• Verbe signifiant fouiller rapidement et sommairement quelque chose, souvent avec l'intention de voler ou de prendre des objets.

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.

   Fouiller rapidement

   • 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.

   Synonymescombgo throughransackrummagescoursearch

   Antonymesguardprotectsecure

2. B2informal

   To steal or take something from a place or person.

   voler, dérober

   • 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.

   Synonymesburglarizelootpilferpillageplunderransackrobsteal

   Antonymesbestowgiverestorereturn