smoothbore

/ˈsmuðˌbɔr/
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Other forms: smoothbores

Definitions of smoothbore
  1. adjective
    of a firearm; not having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel
    synonyms: unrifled
  2. noun
    a firearm that has no rifling
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    type of:
    firearm, piece, small-arm
    a portable gun
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