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Webster 1913 Edition


Smoothbore

Smooth′boreˊ

,
Adj.
(Gun.)
Having a bore of perfectly smooth surface; – distinguished from
rifled
.
Noun.
A smoothbore firearm.

Definition 2024


smoothbore

smoothbore

English

Adjective

smoothbore (not comparable)

  1. (firearms) having a bore with a smooth interior, ie. one that has not been rifled

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Noun

smoothbore (plural smoothbores)

  1. (firearms) a cannon, gun or other firearm that has an unrifled barrel.