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cannelure [′kan·əl·u̇r] (ordnance) A groove in a bullet which contains a lubricant, or into which the cartridge is crimped. A groove in a cartridge case providing a purchase for the extractor. A ringlike groove for locking the jacket of an armor-piercing bullet to the core. A ringlike groove in the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistance offered to the gun rifling and to prevent fringing grooves. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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