10-gauge

[ ten-geyj ]

noun

1. Also called 10-gauge shotgun. a shotgun using a shell of approximately 0.775 inch (1.97 centimeters) in diameter.
2. the shell itself.

Example Sentences

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