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Calibre

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

"The gunsmith carefully measured the calibre of the rifle before assembling it. "

L'armurier a soigneusement mesuré le calibre du fusil avant de l'assembler.

weapon military technical

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Calibre, diamètre

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

"The plumber checked the calibre of the pipe to make sure it would fit the drain. "

Le plombier a vérifié le calibre du tuyau pour s'assurer qu'il s'adapterait au drain.

part technical weapon science

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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.

"The man collected cartridges of various calibre, including some labeled ".22" and others as "9mm," even though the actual diameter of the bullets might differ slightly from those nominal measurements. "

L'homme a collectionné des cartouches de différents calibres, dont certaines étaient étiquetées ".22" et d'autres "9mm", même si le diamètre réel des balles pouvait différer légèrement de ces mesures nominales.

technical military weapon

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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.

"The battleship's guns were impressive, each a massive 16-inch calibre weapon. "

Les canons du cuirassé étaient impressionnants, chacun étant une arme massive de calibre 16 pouces.

weapon military technical science unit

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Calibre, importance, envergure

Relative size, importance, magnitude.

"The new manager is of a higher calibre than his predecessor. "

Le nouveau directeur est d'un calibre supérieur à son prédécesseur.

quality amount

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Capacité, envergure d'esprit

Capacity or compass of mind.

""The debate showed the true calibre of her mind, revealing her intelligence and insightful understanding of the complex issues." "

Le débat a révélé la véritable capacité de son esprit, révélant son intelligence et sa compréhension perspicace des questions complexes.

mind ability character

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Calibre, importance

Degree of importance or station in society.

"The dinner party included guests of varying calibre, from university professors to local artists. "

Le dîner comprenait des invités de calibre variable, des professeurs d'université aux artistes locaux.

society position value degree