calibre

CEFRC1

/ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality or ability of a person or thing.

  2. 02

    noun

    The inside diameter of a gun barrel.

Examples

  • She is a lady of high calibre.

  • "Situation report." "At present 4 in sight. At most probably 7. Holding small calibre arms."

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The firearm's blank determines the size of ammunition it can fire safely.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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