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.22

American

[twen-tee-too, twuhn-] / ˈtwɛn tiˈtu, ˈtwʌn- /

Or twenty-two

noun

plural

.22s, .22's

a rifle or pistol using a cartridge .22 inch in diameter and of varying length.
the cartridge itself.

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

At the London Games, Antyukh finished in 52.70 seconds, lowering her personal best by .22 to beat Demus by .07.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022

He knew how much I wanted a pony and a .22.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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