the diameter of a lengthy object especially a bullet or a gun barrel
example
The rifle was designed to accommodate a higher caliber round, which improves its stopping power.
synonyms
widthdiametergauge
word origin — from French 'calibre', from Italian 'calibro', meaning 'gauge' or 'measurement', which is derived from Latin 'calibra', meaning 'measure'.
caliber, millennium, anger, mystery, expedition: meanings and examples
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caliber · noun/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/
the diameter of a lengthy object especially a bullet or a gun barrel
The rifle was designed to accommodate a higher caliber round, which improves its stopping power.
Synonyms: width, diameter, gauge
Origin: from French 'calibre', from Italian 'calibro', meaning 'gauge' or 'measurement', which is derived from Latin 'calibra', meaning 'measure'.
millennium · noun/mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
a period of one thousand years
The new millennium began with celebrations around the world, marking the turn of the year 2000.
Synonyms: thousand years, thousandth anniversary, millenary
Origin: The word 'millennium' comes from the Latin 'mille' meaning 'thousand' and 'annus' meaning 'year'.
anger · noun/ˈæŋɡər/
a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility
Her anger boiled over when she found out about the betrayal.
Synonyms: rage, fury, wrath
Origin: Middle English: from Old Norse 'angr' (meaning grief, sorrow), influenced by Old English 'anga' (also meaning grief, anxiety).
mystery · noun/ˈmɪstəri/
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
The origins of the ancient artifact remain a complete mystery to archaeologists.
Synonyms: enigma, puzzle, riddle
Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'mistere', from Latin 'mysterium', from Greek 'mystērion', meaning 'secret' or 'hidden thing'
expedition · noun/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
a journey undertaken for a specific purpose such as exploration or research
The researchers set off on a scientific expedition to study the effects of climate change on polar ice caps.
Synonyms: journey, voyage, adventure
Origin: from Latin 'expeditio', meaning 'a marching out' or 'preparation', which derives from 'expedire' meaning 'to free, to set free or to hasten'.