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cannelure

/ˌkænəˈlʊər/ /ˌkænəˈlɜːr/

Illustration cannelure - Image 1

noun

Ringförmige Nut, Rille

A ringlike groove, such as that around the cylinder of an elongated bullet for small arms to contain a lubricant, or around the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistance offered to the rifling.

Examples :

"The ammunition expert pointed out the cannelure on the bullet, explaining that it helps hold lubricant, improving the gun's performance. "

Der Munitionsexperte zeigte auf die ringförmige Nut an der Kugel und erklärte, dass sie dazu dient, Schmiermittel zu halten und die Leistung der Waffe zu verbessern.

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