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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

“The JR-15 .22 youth training rifle is for adults who wish to supervise the safe introduction of hunting and shooting sports to the next generation of responsible gun owners,” the statement said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

The firearm, a .22 caliber handgun, was loaded with five bullets, TSA said.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023

Attendees gathered around a corner booth with “JR-15” in big bold letters on a green banner to view the .22 caliber rifle displayed on its walls.

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023

This made me feel bad, but I had been wanting a pony and a .22 so long I didn’t want to give up.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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