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bourrelet

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French bourrelet.

Noun

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bourrelet (plural bourrelets)

  1. (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.
    • 2019, Thomas Gersbeck, Practical Military Ordnance Identification, 2nd edition, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 111:
      The bourrelet is a slightly raised surface on the rocket designed to maintain a light contact with the inside of the launching tube to center the rocket when fired.

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French

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Etymology

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From bourre +‎ -et (influenced by Old French bourrel).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /buʁ.lɛ/
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Noun

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bourrelet m (plural bourrelets)

  1. padding
  2. roll of fat
  3. (firearms) bourrelet

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