Calibre

(n.) 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.

(n.) The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.

(n.) Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.

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• I first got an idea of its calibre when I heard him preach in his own church at Morton. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• The largest guns of our battleships are of 13 inch calibre, and about 40 feet long, but larger ones are employed for sea coast defenses. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• He is a benevolent fellow, and has, besides, an intellect of his own of no trifling calibre. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• The modern trend of development in firearms has been toward the reduction of calibre, the standard for small arms being 30/100. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• Edison has shown the calibre of his mind in a score of different ways. 鲁伯特·萨金特·荷兰. 历史性发明.
• How should Gerald hope to satisfy a woman of Gudrun's calibre? 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
• Cannon were made of all sizes and calibres, but were not arranged in battle with much precision. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世纪发明.

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