bourrelet

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Synonyms: bourree, murrelet

Antonyms: bourree, murrelet

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|firearms|weaponry}} An accurately machined portion around the [[diameter]] of a [[shell]] of a gun, which acts to increase accuracy of projectile fit to the barrel.
2. An [[escoffion]].
3. {{lb|en|ichnology}} A raised rim around a footprint consisting of sediment displaced by the pressure of the step.

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