Calibre
The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber.
The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.
Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.
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Calibre Translations
calibre in French is acabit
calibre in German is Kaliber
calibre in Italian is calibro
calibre in Spanish is calibre
calibre in Swedish is kaliber
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