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noun
An accurately machined portion around the diameter of a shell of a gun, which acts to increase accuracy of projectile fit to the barrel.
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Topics: engineering, firearms, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry
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noun
An escoffion.
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noun
A raised rim around a footprint consisting of sediment displaced by the pressure of the step.
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History
Borrowed from French bourrelet.
