Smoothbore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Smoothbore is an adjective meaning (firearms) Having a bore with a smooth interior, i.e. one that has not been rifled.
Meaning
(firearms) Having a bore with a smooth interior, i.e. one that has not been rifled.
More Meanings
- (firearms) A cannon, gun or other firearm that has an unrifled barrel.
Example Sentences
From what distance the smoothbore musket was able to fell a human target has been the source of debate for a long time.
Word Forms
- smoothbores
Synonyms for smoothbore
Depending on context, synonyms include unrifled.
Antonyms for smoothbore
Common opposites include rifled.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unrifled, pounder, air-smoothed, terete, barrelled, semismooth.
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