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Meanings of large calibre in English

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Usage of large calibre in English
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A large calibre automatic revolver, all cartridges unexploded, was found in Paul's coat pocket.
Green Fancy
2
He fired at them, a rapid series of shots from a large calibre semi-automatic rifle.
Radio NZ
3
Every kind of shell was being fired, low and high velocity, small and large calibre.
My Year of the War / Including an Account of Experiences with th...
4
Eradicate held aloft a large calibre, automatic weapon.
Tom Swift in Captivity, Or, A Daring Escape By Airship
5
The lake mystery affair is one of too large calibre for Bert Dodge's poor, anaemic brain.
The High School Boys' Fishing Trip
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But, like all men of large calibre, he was ambitious for achievement rather than recognition.)
Hero: the life and legend of lawrence of arabia
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There was one terrible moment when a large calibre shell hit the side of a small ferry.
A writer at war: vasily grossman with the red army
8
They were of a large calibre, and threw double-headed shot, consisting of bullets linked together by an iron chain.
History of the Conquest of Peru
9
Amidships, in an armoured turret, were mounted two heavy smooth-bore guns, of large calibre, and throwing a round, solid shot.
Famous Sea Fights, from Salamis to Tsu-Shima
10
Mr. Hunter's style, to begin with, is such as is written only by men of large calibre and high culture.
The Unseen World, and Other Essays
11
The enemy's front line was protected by five hundred artillery pieces, of which a third at least were of large calibre.
The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot
12
It was of large calibre, and from the way in which the mate handled it he was evidently familiar with its use.
Boy Scouts in Southern Waters; Or, Spaniard's Treasure Chest
13
In places the country had holes the size of quarries, where mines had exploded and shells from large calibre guns had detonated.
The Glory of the Trenches
14
Benton was then stone dead, and brief examination showed the hole of a bullet of large calibre-probablypistol, 44-rightover the heart.
Ray's Daughter: A Story of Manila
15
I told him I wanted a revolver, no matter whose make, Colt's or Smith's, provided it were good and of a large calibre.
Without Dogma: A Novel of Modern Poland
16
The armament of each vessel consisted of but one gun, of large calibre, placed on the forward deck, and protected by a bomb-proof covering.
The Great War Syndicate
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