caliber in French
caliber in French is calibre — caliber means the internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
caliber in French
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.
What does "caliber" mean?
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noun The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
"The rifle fires a .308 caliber round."
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noun The level of quality, ability, or importance a person or thing has.
"The company only hires engineers of the highest caliber."
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caliber in a sentence
- The rifle fires a .308 caliber round.
- The company only hires engineers of the highest caliber.
- Her latest novel shows a real improvement in caliber compared to her earlier work.
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What is "caliber" in French?
"caliber" in French is calibre. caliber means: The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
How do you use "caliber" in a sentence?
Example: "The rifle fires a .308 caliber round." In French, "caliber" is calibre.
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