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Calibre

British pronunciation/kˈælɪbɐ/
American pronunciation/kˈælɪbɚ/
Calibre
[NOUN]
1

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

synonyms : caliber
quality
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calibre definition and meaning
2

diameter of a tube or gun barrel

synonyms : bore
caliber
gauge
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Examples
1So Soviets normally measure calibre by the grooves.
2So, 54 bore equals .44 calibre.
3And then the second digit describes the calibre.
4They wanted .45 calibre.
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