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Calibre Definition & Meaning

calibre
noun
  1. a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber"
  2. diameter of a tube or gun barrel

"Calibre" in song lyrics

See how calibre is used in real songs:

  • "Pacin like a pimp, walkin witta limp cos my, calibre"
    C-Bo f/ Laroo, Lil' Bo, the Mob Figgas — Big Gangsta
  • "Pour me faire entendre, pas besoin d'un gros calibre"
    Kalhex f/ MC Grey, MSX — Un Style Libre
  • "R 15, Calibre"
    Tha Mexakinz — La Plaga

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Frequently asked questions

What does calibre mean?
a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber" diameter of a tube or gun barrel
What part of speech is calibre?
Calibre is a noun.
How many definitions does calibre have?
Calibre has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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