smoothbore

Meanings

• noun

  A type of gun barrel without rifling or grooves, allowing a smooth projectile to travel through.

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Antonyms

rifled

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Synonyms

unrifled

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Variants

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smoothbore , smoothbores

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'smooth' meaning smooth and 'bore' meaning a hollow tube.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a smoothbore firearm was in China during the 13th century.

2. Smoothbore muskets were the primary weapon used by both sides during the American Revolution.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rifled barrel: A barrel with spiral grooves or ridges that impart a spinning motion to the projectile for increased accuracy and range.

2. Muzzleloader: A type of firearm that is loaded through the muzzle and requires no cartridge case.

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Culture

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In history, smoothbore firearms were used extensively during the early modern period and were eventually replaced by rifled firearms in the late 19th century.

How to Memorize "smoothbore"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a smooth, cylindrical tube with no grooves or ridges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a simple, uncomplicated tool or weapon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'smoothbore' as 'smooth' and 'bore' = tube without grooves.

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