What does rifling mean?
The process of cutting spiral grooves into the barrel of a gun or rifle to impart a spin to a projectile, or the spiral grooves themselves. A rifling is also a type of decorative molding, especially one with a spiral or corkscrew shape.
Example
"The gunsmith carefully inspected the rifling of the barrel to ensure it was properly aligned."
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