bourrelet noun3 •An accurately machined portion around the diameter of a shell of a gun, which acts to increase accuracy of projectile fit to the barrel.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. — 2019 •A raised rim around a footprint consisting of sediment displaced by the pressure of the step. •An escoffion. formsbourrelets