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gaining twists

gaining twists is the plural of gaining twist.

Meaning of gaining twist

Noun

gaining twist (plural gaining twists)

  1. In rifled firearms, a twist of the grooves, which increases regularly from the breech to the muzzle.
    Synonyms:
    gain twist

Questions about gaining twists

What is gaining twists the plural of?
Gaining twists is the plural of gaining twist.

Words near gaining twists in the dictionary

  1. gaining over
  2. gaining steam
  3. gaining time
  4. gaining traction
  5. gaining twist
  6. gaining twists
  7. gaining weight
  8. gainings
  9. gainless
  10. gainlessly
  11. gainlessness

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