calibre — meaning in English

English meaning

• caliber noun The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
• jig noun A lively folk dance, or the fast tune written for it, typically in 6/8 time.

Senses

calibre is used for these senses in English:

• calipers A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.
• jig (music) A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue.
• vernier caliper A type of sliding calipers for measuring the external or internal dimensions of objects, using the vernier scale for improved precision.

caliber — full definition

1. noun The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
2. noun The level of quality, ability, or importance a person or thing has.

jig — full definition

1. noun A lively folk dance, or the fast tune written for it, typically in 6/8 time.
2. noun A tool or frame used to hold a workpiece steady and guide a cutting tool in exactly the same way each time.
3. noun A type of fishing lure with a weighted hook, jerked up and down in the water.
4. verb To move with quick, bouncing, jerky motions.

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