.22
Americannoun
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a rifle or pistol using a cartridge .22 inch in diameter and of varying length.
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the cartridge itself.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of .22
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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At one point, Mr Pozzolo appears to have shown guests his .22 calibre mini-revolver, one of the smallest commercially available, which he has a license to own.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2024
At a nearby gun store, she settled on a .22 caliber pistol that “felt good in my hand.”
From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2023
The firearm, a .22 caliber handgun, was loaded with five bullets, TSA said.
From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023
They also found a registered .22 caliber rifle and video of him pointing a rifle inside his home.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2022
When I finally did fall asleep, I had a wonderful dream about owning a beautiful paint pony and a brand-new .22.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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