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calibres

/ˈkælɪbərz/ /ˈkeɪlɪbərz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The rifle's different calibres made it suitable for various hunting needs. "

weapon military technical

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noun

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

Examples :

"The gun store displayed bullets of various calibres, from small .22 rounds to larger .45 rounds. "

part technical weapon military

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noun

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 store displayed rifles in various calibres, from small .22 rounds for target practice to larger .308 rounds for hunting. "

military weapon technical

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noun

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 artillery piece had a barrel length of 50 calibres, meaning it was 50 times as long as its diameter. "

weapon military technical unit

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noun

Relative size, importance, magnitude.

Examples :

"The candidates for the promotion were of different calibres, with some showing much more experience and skill than others. "

value quality amount degree

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noun

Capacity or compass of mind.

Examples :

""The project needed people of different calibres; some focused on details, while others were better at seeing the big picture." "

mind ability character

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Degree of importance or station in society.

Examples :

"In our small town, people of all calibres, from farmers to business owners, contribute to the community's success. "

society value degree