Cómo Pronunciar "rifling"
word
ˈɹaɪfɫɪŋ
RY-fling
ɹˈaɪflɪŋ
RYF-ling
Definición
Rifling is the spiral grooves cut or formed inside the barrel of a gun to make the bullet spin as it leaves the barrel, improving accuracy. It can also sometimes refer to the act of searching through something, but the primary meaning is related to firearms.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɹaɪfɫɪŋ
Inglés Británico
ɹˈaɪflɪŋ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
RY-fling
UK
RYF-ling
Escucha en Contexto
The rifling inside the barrel improves the gun's accuracy.
Without rifling, bullets would not spin when fired.
The technician examined the rifling to match the gun to the bullet.
This old rifle's rifling is worn, so it's not very accurate anymore.