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Overbore

adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Such that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel. not-comparable
Verb
  1. 1
    To modify so that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel. transitive
  2. 2
    simple past and past participle of overbear form-of, participle, past

Etymology

Etymology 1

From over- + bore.

Etymology 2

From over- + bore.

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