Calibre (Noun)
Meaning 1
Diameter of a tube or gun barrel.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The rifle's calibre was too small to accommodate the heavy ammunition needed to take down the elephant.
- The engineer specified a calibre of at least three inches to ensure the pipe would withstand the high water pressure.
- The gun's larger calibre made it more effective for long-range shooting but reduced its accuracy.
- The medical team carefully monitored the calibre of the tracheotomy tube to ensure it wasn't too small for the patient's enlarged airway.
- The manufacturer guaranteed that the new pipe would have a calibre of at least two centimeters to meet the industry standard.
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Meaning 2
A degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.