COMPRESSION PROJECTILE
\kəmpɹˈɛʃən pɹəd͡ʒˈɛkta͡ɪl], \kəmpɹˈɛʃən pɹədʒˈɛktaɪl], \k_ə_m_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n p_ɹ_ə_dʒ_ˈɛ_k_t_aɪ_l]\
Definitions of COMPRESSION PROJECTILE
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A projectile constructed so as to take the grooves of a rifle by means of a soft copper band firmly attached near its base or, formerly, by means of an envelope of soft metal. In small arms the modern projectile, having a soft core and harder jacket, is subjected to compression throughout the entire cylindrical part.
By Oddity Software
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A projectile constructed so as to take the grooves of a rifle by means of a soft copper band firmly attached near its base or, formerly, by means of an envelope of soft metal. In small arms the modern projectile, having a soft core and harder jacket, is subjected to compression throughout the entire cylindrical part.
By Noah Webster.
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