twen·ty-two
| \ ˈtwen-tē-ˈtü
, ˈtwən- \
, ˈtwən- \
Definition of twenty-two
1
: a number that is one more than 21 — see Table of Numbers
2
: a .22-caliber firearm
especially
: one firing rimfire cartridges
—usually written .22
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“Twenty-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twenty-two. Accessed 28 Jul. 2021.
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English Language Learners Definition of twenty-two
: a gun that fires small bullets
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The first known use of twenty-two was in 1526
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