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Diameter

Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve.

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Bore 76% connected

of Bear

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Caliber 76% connected

Alt. of Calibre

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Calibre 76% connected

The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8…

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Gauge 76% connected

To measure or determine with a gauge.

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Windage 76% connected

The difference between the diameter of the bore of a gun and that of the shot fired from it.

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Length 76% connected

The longest, or longer, dimension of any object, in distinction from breadth or width; extent of anything from end to end; the longest line which can…

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Diametral 74% connected

Pertaining to a diameter; diametrical.

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Diametral 74% connected

Pertaining to a diameter; diametrical.

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Diametric 74% connected

Alt. of Diametrical

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Diametric 74% connected

Alt. of Diametrical

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Diametrical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a diameter.

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Diametrical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a diameter.

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Radius 70% connected

A right line drawn or extending from the center of a circle to the periphery; the semidiameter of a circle or sphere.

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