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.22
[ twen-tee-too, twuhn- ]
noun
- a rifle or pistol using a cartridge .22 inch in diameter and of varying length.
- the cartridge itself.
Word History and Origins
Origin of .221
Example Sentences
Mr. Keys, who was carrying a pistol in his waistband, and his father-in-law tried to disarm the man, knocking him to the ground, while another relative ran back inside to get a .22 rifle.
Meza was carrying a backpack containing zip ties, a flashlight, duct tape and a .22 caliber pistol with extra rounds when he was arrested, police said.
Prosecutors alleged Ritter shot Doe three times with a .22 caliber handgun to prevent further disclosure of his relationship with a trans woman.
She also had a .22 calibre rifle, but did not fire that weapon.
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.
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