plural forty-fives
1
: a small gun : a type of pistol
—usually written .45
2
: a small record with one song on each side
—usually written 45
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“Forty-five.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/forty-five. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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