rifling

• Substantivo que designa o processo de abrir sulcos helicoidais no interior do cano de uma arma de fogo, fazendo o projétil girar e aumentando a precisão. Também se refere ao conjunto desses sulcos.

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.

   Raias do cano de arma de fogo

   • 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 revistar algo de forma rápida e bruta, geralmente com a intenção de roubar ou levar objetos; também pode indicar saquear ou pilhar um lugar.

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.

   Revistar rapidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscombgo throughransackrummagescoursearch

   Antônimosguardprotectsecure

2. B2informal

   To steal or take something from a place or person.

   Furtar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosburglarizelootpilferpillageplunderransackrobsteal

   Antônimosbestowgiverestorereturn