English

Noun

cannelure ‎(plural cannelures)

1. A ringlike groove, such as that around the cylinder of an elongated bullet for small arms to contain a lubricant, or around the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistance offered to the rifling.

References

• US Army Dictionary

French

Etymology

Middle French, first attested in 1545 as canneleüre

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kan.lyʁ/

Noun

cannelure f ‎(plural cannelures)

1. groove (linear indent)
2. (botany) striation (on a plant)