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Meaning of bourrelet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An accurately machined portion around the diameter of a shell of a gun, which acts to increase accuracy of projectile fit to the barrel.
  2. An escoffion.
  3. A raised rim around a footprint consisting of sediment displaced by the pressure of the step.

Equivalents

Français bourrelet

Examples

“The bourrelet is a slightly raised surface on the rocket designed to maintain a light contact with the inside of the launching tube to center the rocket when fired.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bourride Boursault bourse Boursiquot Bourton Bourton-on-the-Water

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