Definition of Cannelure

1. n. A groove in any cylinder; specif., a groove around the cylinder of an elongated bullet for small arms to contain a lubricant, or around the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistance offered to the rifling. Also, a groove around the base of a cartridge, where the extractor takes hold.

Definition of Cannelure

1. Noun. Ringlike groove. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Cannelure

canned goods
canned heat
canned hunt
canned laughter
canned meat
canned response
canned responses
cannel
cannel coal
cannellini
cannellini bean
cannelloni
cannelon
cannelons
cannels
cannelure (current term)
cannelured
cannelures
canner
canneries
canners
cannery
cannet
cannibal
cannibal mound
cannibalic
cannibalisation
cannibalisations
cannibalise
cannibalised

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