cannelure

can·ne·lure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-l-oo r]
- /ˈkæn lˌʊər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-l-oo r]
- /ˈkæn lˌʊər/

Definitions of cannelure word

noun cannelure a groove or fluting, esp one around the cylindrical part of a bullet 3
noun cannelure a groove or fluting around the cylindrical part of a bullet. 1
noun cannelure any groove or fluting on a cylinderlike object. 1
noun cannelure A groove around the cylindrical part of a bullet. 1
noun cannelure A ringlike groove, such as that 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. 0

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Parts of speech for Cannelure

noun

adjective

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cannelure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cannelure usage trend in Literature

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