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MINIE-RIFLE

\mˈɪnɪɹˈa͡ɪfə͡l], \mˈɪnɪɹˈa‍ɪfə‍l], \m_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_ɹ_ˈaɪ_f_əl]\

Definitions of MINIE-RIFLE

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Mil.) One carrying a bullet invented by Minie, a French officer, which has a cup inserted in a cavity in its base; on its being projected, the charge expands the bullet into the grooves of the rifle, thus giving great accuracy of flight.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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