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Term: Smoothbore

1. Noun (Firearms): A smoothbore firearm is a type of gun that has a barrel without rifling (grooves) on the inner surface.

• Example Sentence: The muskets used in the American Revolutionary War were smoothbores.

2. Adjective: Pertaining to a smoothbore firearm or its barrel.

• Example Sentence: The smoothbore pistol was much easier to clean compared to the rifled ones.

3. Noun (Engineering): A smoothbore is a cylindrical tube without any obstructions or irregularities.

• Example Sentence: The flow of water was smoother through the smoothbore pipe.

4. Adjective (Obsolete): Smoothbore can also refer to something that is lacking variety, excitement, or interest.

• Example Sentence: The party was dull and smoothbore, devoid of any entertainment.

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