SINCE 1828
twenty-two
noun
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
noun
English Language Learners Definition of twenty-two
: a gun that fires small bullets
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