Definition for Calibre:

• Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.

Synonyms for Calibre:

• n.

  •
  • hammer,
  • chamber,
  • butt,
  • barrel,
  • clip,
  • bayonet.
  •bore (noun)
  • bore.
  •caliber (noun)
  • caliber.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • buckshot,
  • plastic bullet,
  • holster,
  • rubber bullet,
  • blank cartridge,
  • bandolier,
  • bullet,
  • gunshot,
  • safety catch,
  • dum-dum,
  • tracer.
  •
  • flak,
  • pommel,
  • ramrod,
  • silencer,
  • pellet.
  •
  • muzzle,
  • cartridge,
  • slug.
  •
  • magazine,
  • trigger.
  •
  • shell,
  • sight,
  • blank,
  • sling.
  •
  • live.
  •
  • round,
  • shot.
  •
  • range.

Paraphrases for Calibre:

• Equivalence

  • Noun, singular or mass
    caliber.

• Forward Entailment

  • Noun, singular or mass
    magnitude.

• Reverse Entailment

  • Adjective
    high-calibre.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    machine-gun, world-leading.
  • Proper noun, singular
    weapons, calibrate.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    quality, level, talent, capability, artillery, kabuli, scale, competence, capacity, wingspan.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    stature, gage, diameter, qualification.
  • Verb, non-3rd person singular present
    calibrate.

Calibre Sentence Examples:

• It should be something handsome, for I have the vanity to believe that no one would come and disturb a fellow of my calibre for any insignificant piece of business.

• I did have one, a little too light a calibre for me, but it would be just about right for you.