Definition of 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.
- 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.