cannelured

1 9.9

Having a groove cut into the surface, often on bullets or coins

adjective
/ˈkænəˌlɜrd/

Specialized

: ranurado

Collectors often look for rare cannelured coins with unique patterns.

Examples

The cannelured bullets improved accuracy.
He prefers using cannelured cartridges for hunting.
The engineer recommended using cannelured bullets for improved performance in the new firearm.
A cannelured surface helps the cartridge case grip the bullet more securely.
The cannelured bullet ensures better stability during flight.
When inspecting the cartridge, I noticed the cannelured design helps improve accuracy.
The weapon's effectiveness was enhanced by the use of cannelured ammunition.

Synonyms

slotted

vscannelured

5 4.0

Having long narrow openings cut into it

has a groove or channel cut into the surface rather than an open hole

How Grooved

fluted

4 6.5

cannelured

Specialized

1 9.9

smooth

224 1.0

Surface Forms

cannelured positive

Morphology

cannelured = cannelure (opaque) = cannelure + d

The term 'cannelure' is specialized and not commonly known, making the derived adjective 'cannelured' opaque for most learners.

Etymology

Cannelured comes from a word like canal, meaning 'channel' or 'groove', so imagine a small cut or channel in the surface. That's why a cannelured bullet or cartridge has a groove that helps the case grip the bullet and why some coins show clear grooves.