Subcaliber
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subcaliber is an adjective meaning Smaller than the caliber of a firearm.
Meaning
Smaller than the caliber of a firearm.
Example Sentences
subcaliber gun
subcaliber practice
subcaliber cartridge
The M9101 on the Longsword fires subcaliber projectiles at such speeds that they would immediately begin to burn up from air friction when fired within an atmosphere.
Word Forms
- subcalibre
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include small-bore, subcompact, miniature, subminiature, subcentimetric, subcentimeter.
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