American English pronunciation
How to pronounce rifling
IPA transcription: ['ɹaɪflɪŋ]
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Noun
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the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
Verb
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steal goods; take as spoils
“During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners”
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go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way
“Who rifled through my desk drawers?”
Usage examples
- The barrel was given six-groove, right-hand-twist rifling.
- Once inside the bandits were quick in rifling the safe of its contents.