Subcaliber
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Smaller than the caliber of a firearm. not-comparable
"subcaliber cartridge"
Example
More examples"The M9101 on the Longsword fires subcaliber projectiles at such speeds that they would immediately begin to burn up from air friction when fired within an atmosphere."
Etymology
From sub- + caliber.
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