English Explanatory Dictionary

gaining twist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In rifled firearms, a twist of the grooves, which increases regularly from the breech to the muzzle.

Word forms

gaining twist gaining twists

Synonyms

gain twist
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