compression projectile

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Definition of compression projectile in English English dictionary

In small arms the modern projectile, having a soft core and harder jacket, is subjected to compression throughout the entire cylindrical part

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

Hyphenation

com·pres·sion pro·jec·tile

Turkish pronunciation

kımpreşın prıcektayl

Pronunciation

/kəmˈpresʜən prəˈʤektīl/ /kəmˈprɛʃən prəˈʤɛktaɪl/