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caliber in German

caliber in German is Kaliber, Bohrung, Durchmesser — caliber means the internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.

caliber in German

Kaliber
noun
The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, a projectile, or a column.
Kaliber
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.
Bohrung
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.
Durchmesser
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.
Kaliber
noun
(figuratively) Capacity or compass of mind.
Format
noun
(figuratively) Capacity or compass of mind.
Format
noun
(dated) Degree of importance or station in society.
Kaliber
noun
(dated) Degree of importance or station in society.
Wert
noun
(dated) Degree of importance or station in society.

What does "caliber" mean?

  1. noun The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
    "The rifle fires a .308 caliber round."
  2. 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 German?

"caliber" in German is Kaliber, Bohrung, Durchmesser. 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 German, "caliber" is Kaliber, Bohrung, Durchmesser.

Are there other ways to say "caliber" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "caliber": Kaliber, Bohrung, Durchmesser, Format, Wert.

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