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RIFLING

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There are 11 meanings of the word Rifling.

Rifling - as a noun

The cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grooving13

Rifling - as a verb

To quickly search through many items (such as papers, the contents of a drawer, a pile of clothing). (see also rifflehttp//verbmall.blogspot.com/2008/05/riffle-or-rifle.html)

Example: "She made a mess when she rifled through the stack of papers, looking for the title document."

To commit robbery or theft.

To search with intent to steal; to ransack, pillage or plunder.

To strip of goods; to rob; to pillage.

To seize and bear away by force; to snatch away; to carry off.

To add a spiral groove to a gun bore to make a fired bullet spin in flight in order to improve range and accuracy.

To cause (a projectile, as a rifle bullet) to travel in a flat ballistic trajectory.

To move in a flat ballistic trajectory (as a rifle bullet).

To dispose of in a raffle.

To engage in a raffle.

Example Sentences

"The detective examined the rifling on the bullet to gather clues about the murder weapon."
"The rifling in the barrel of the gun creates a spin on the bullet for accuracy."
"The forensic expert analyzed the rifling marks left on the casings found at the crime scene."
"The hunter studied the rifling pattern on his rifle to ensure a precise shot."
"The soldier cleaned the rifling of his firearm to maintain its performance."
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Word Game Points

Is RIFLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rifling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIFLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RIFLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rifling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIFLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RIFLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rifling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIFLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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