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calibers

/ˈkælɪbərz/ /ˈkæləbərz/

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noun

Kaliber, Laufdurchmesser

Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.

Examples :

"The gunsmith displayed bullets of various calibers, explaining that each fit a different type of rifle. "

Der Büchsenmacher zeigte Kugeln verschiedener Kaliber und erklärte, dass jede zu einem anderen Gewehrtyp passte.

weapon military technical

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noun

Durchmesser, Kaliber

The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, a projectile, or a column.

Examples :

"The gunsmith measured the calibers of several bullets to ensure they would fit the antique rifle. "

Der Büchsenmacher maß die Durchmesser mehrerer Kugeln, um sicherzustellen, dass sie in das antike Gewehr passen.

military weapon technical part science machine

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noun

Kaliber

A nominal name for a cartridge type, which may not exactly indicate its true size and may include other measurements such as cartridge length or black powder capacity. Eg 7.62×39 or 38.40.

Examples :

"The gun shop displayed a wide selection of ammunition, organized by their various calibers, such as 9mm, .45 ACP, and .223 Remington. "

Der Waffenladen zeigte eine große Auswahl an Munition, sortiert nach ihren verschiedenen Kalibern, wie z. B. 9 mm, .45 ACP und .223 Remington.

military weapon technical

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noun

Kaliber, Maßeinheit für die Lauflänge einer Waffe

Unit of measure used to express the length of the bore of a weapon. The number of calibres is determined by dividing the length of the bore of the weapon, from the breech face of the tube to the muzzle, by the diameter of its bore. A gun tube the bore of which is 40 feet (480 inches) long and 12 inches in diameter is said to be 40 calibers long.

Examples :

"The rifle's calibers were important to consider when choosing the right ammunition for hunting. "

Die Kaliber des Gewehrs waren wichtig zu berücksichtigen, um die richtige Munition für die Jagd auszuwählen.

military weapon technical war unit

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noun

Kaliber, Format, Ausmaß

Relative size, importance, magnitude.

Examples :

"The new students at the university come from diverse backgrounds and possess academic calibers that vary greatly. "

Die neuen Studenten an der Universität kommen aus unterschiedlichen Verhältnissen und verfügen über akademische Kaliber, die stark variieren.

amount quality degree type

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noun

Geisteshaltung, Fassungsvermögen

Capacity or compass of mind.

Examples :

"The project required people of different calibers, from those with detailed technical skills to those with a broader strategic vision. "

Das Projekt erforderte Menschen unterschiedlicher Geisteshaltung, von solchen mit detaillierten technischen Fähigkeiten bis hin zu solchen mit einer breiteren strategischen Vision.

mind ability character

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noun

Rang, Bedeutung

Degree of importance or station in society.

Examples :

"Different job positions have different calibers of responsibility. "

Verschiedene Arbeitsstellen haben unterschiedliche Bedeutung in Bezug auf die Verantwortung.

society position degree value