16-gauge

[ siks-teen-geyj ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or being a size of shotgun shell having a diameter of 0.662 inch (1.68 centimeters).
2. of, relating to, or being a shotgun using such a shell.

Example Sentences

Look for 14- to 16-gauge hollow tubing for the main door components, and around an 11 gauge for the frame, Hira says.

From Washington Post

Pelado and the other man headed down to the river, each carrying a 16-gauge shotgun.

From Washington Post

They said he led a team of six fishermen armed with 16-gauge shotguns.

From Washington Post

Dantas says he was given orders by another suspect - Amarildo da Costa Oliveira - who then allegedly shot Mr Phillips and Mr Pereira with a 16-gauge rifle inside their boat.

From BBC

The appeals team, led by lawyer David “Duff” Dretzin, also found that Venn had a 16-gauge shotgun like the one used in the killing.

From Washington Post