"22" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 22s [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} 22 (plural 22s)
  1. (firearms, informal) The .22 Long Rifle calibre. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Firearms
  2. (firearms, informal) A firearm chambered in that calibre. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Firearms
    Sense id: en-22-en-noun-u~foCJHL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 48 22 Topics: engineering, firearms, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry
  3. (rugby) The 22-metre line. Categories (topical): Rugby
    Sense id: en-22-en-noun-esW1PmAi Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

Inflected forms

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