Definition of rifling

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Rifling (n.) The system of grooves in a rifled gun barrel or cannon.

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Futilous :: Futilous (a.) Futile; trifling.
Light :: Light (superl.) Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial..
Nugify :: Nugify (v. t.) To render trifling or futile; to make silly.
Fettle :: Fettle (v. i.) To make preparations; to put things in order; to do trifling business.
Light :: Light (superl.) Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind..
Vanity :: Vanity (n.) That which is vain; anything empty, visionary, unreal, or unsubstantial; fruitless desire or effort; trifling labor productive of no good; empty pleasure; vain pursuit; idle show; unsubstantial enjoyment..
Prate :: Prate (n.) Talk to little purpose; trifling talk; unmeaning loquacity.
Burlesque :: Burlesque (a.) Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling subject is treated with mock gravity; jocular; ironical..
Fribble :: Fribble (v. i.) To act in a trifling or foolish manner; to act frivolously.
Flippant :: Flippant (a.) Speaking fluently and confidently, without knowledge or consideration; empty; trifling; inconsiderate; pert; petulant..
Toy :: Toy (v. t.) A wild fancy; an odd conceit; idle sport; folly; trifling opinion.
Childishly :: Childishly (adv.) In the manner of a child; in a trifling way; in a weak or foolish manner.
Stick-seed :: Stickler (v. t.) One who pertinaciously contends for some trifling things, as a point of etiquette; an unreasonable, obstinate contender; as, a stickler for ceremony..
Dalliance :: Dalliance (n.) The act of dallying, trifling, or fondling; interchange of caresses; wanton play..
Pompon :: Pompon (n.) Any trifling ornament for a woman's dress or bonnet.
Frivolous :: Frivolous (a.) Given to trifling; marked with unbecoming levity; silly; interested especially in trifling matters.
Nugatory :: Nugatory (a.) Trifling; vain; futile; insignificant.
Prattle :: Prattle (n.) Trifling or childish tattle; empty talk; loquacity on trivial subjects; prate; babble.
Fangle :: Fangle (v. t.) Something new-fashioned; a foolish innovation; a gewgaw; a trifling ornament.
Frible :: Frible (a.) Frivolous; trifling; sily.
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