NYT Dictionary

RIFLING

/ˈɹaɪflɪŋ/
NounVerbRI-flingri-fling · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

The act or process of making the grooves in a rifled cannon or gun barrel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

groovingplunderdespoillootreavestriprifleransackpillageforay

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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