twenty–two

noun twen·ty–two \-ˈtü\

: a gun that fires small bullets

Full Definition of TWENTY-TWO

: a .22-caliber firearm; especially : one firing rimfire cartridges —usually written .22

— twenty–two adjective

— twenty–two pronoun, plural in construction

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