10-gauge
Americannoun
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Also called 10-gauge shotgun. a shotgun using a shell of approximately 0.775 inch (1.97 centimeters) in diameter.
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the shell itself.
Example Sentences
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The wire powering your electric clothes dryer is almost always a 10-gauge wire.
From Seattle Times
Its modular design allows you to insert a braseiro for burning the logs to embers, or a plancha for wood-fired griddling; you can also do hearth-grilling directly on the 10-gauge steel metal platform.
From New York Times
In addition to a mini-revolver and a couple varmint rifles, Blaine keeps a 10-gauge shotgun over their front door.
From The Verge
She said when he approached the women with a 10-gauge shotgun, Linda Carroll tried to push the barrel away and the gun went off.
From Washington Times
One prize weapon was a 10-gauge shotgun, mounted on wheels.
From Time Magazine Archive
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