Smoothbore Definition

smo͝othbôr
adjective
Having no rifling within the barrel. Used of a firearm.
American Heritage
Having no grooves or ridges on the inner surface of the barrel; not rifled.
Webster's New World

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

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noun
A smoothbore gun.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Smoothbore

Noun

Singular:
smoothbore
Plural:
smoothbores

Origin of Smoothbore

Smoothbore Sentence Examples

  • On the 9th the admiral received a report that working parties had been seen in Fort Silsileh parbuckling two smoothbore gunsapparently 32-pounderstowards their respective carriages and slides, which were facing in the direction of the harbour.

  • Brown Bess Nickname of the British smoothbore musket, originally applied to the Long Land Pattern musket.

  • Weapon No 241 Pistol Single Shot.410 inch Caliber This Belgian single action pistol has a smoothbore barrel.

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