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caliber

/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/

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noun

Calibre

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

Examples :

"The gunsmith carefully measured the caliber of the rifle to ensure it matched the ammunition. "

El armero midió cuidadosamente el calibre del rifle para asegurarse de que coincidiera con la munición.

weapon military technical

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noun

Calibre, diámetro

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

Examples :

"The police officer described the weapon used in the crime, noting the caliber of the bullet was .45. "

El oficial de policía describió el arma utilizada en el crimen, señalando que el calibre de la bala era .45.

technical physics military weapon science

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noun

Calibre

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 shooter checked the caliber of the ammunition to make sure it matched his rifle: .223 Remington. "

El tirador comprobó el calibre de la munición para asegurarse de que coincidía con su rifle: .223 Remington.

military weapon technical

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noun

Calibre

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 naval gun was described as a 50-caliber weapon, indicating its barrel length was 50 times its bore diameter. "

El cañón naval fue descrito como un arma de calibre 50, lo que indica que la longitud de su cañón era 50 veces su diámetro interior.

weapon military technical unit

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Calibre, importancia, magnitud

Relative size, importance, magnitude.

Examples :

"The new art teacher's caliber was evident in the impressive student artwork. "

El calibre del nuevo profesor de arte era evidente en las impresionantes obras de arte de los estudiantes.

quality achievement degree

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Calibre, capacidad mental

Capacity or compass of mind.

Examples :

"The teacher recognized the student's high caliber of intellect in their insightful responses. "

El profesor reconoció el alto calibre de intelecto del estudiante en sus respuestas perspicaces.

mind ability quality character

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Calibre, categoría

Degree of importance or station in society.

Examples :

""People of his caliber are rarely found working in entry-level positions." "

Rara vez se encuentran personas de su categoría trabajando en puestos de nivel inicial.

society position degree quality person