bourrelet

noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

An accurately machined portion around the diameter of a shell of a gun, which acts to increase accuracy of projectile fit to the barrel.

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.

2

An escoffion.

3

A raised rim around a footprint consisting of sediment displaced by the pressure of the step.

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