No. 7,845 in Russian
калибра
The Russian word "калибра" means "caliber," referring to the diameter of a firearm barrel or the quality/measurement of something.
In a sentence
Этот пистолет имеет калибр 9 миллиметров.
This pistol has a 9-millimeter caliber.
The term 'калибр' is used in its direct meaning referring to the diameter of the bore of a firearm or the size of its projectile.
Для выполнения этой работы нужны профессионалы высокого калибра.
To perform this work, professionals of a high caliber are needed.
Here, 'калибра' is used metaphorically to describe the quality or level of someone's skill or ability.
Склады для хранения разных калибров патронов находятся рядом с полигоном.
The storage facilities for different calibers of ammunition are located near the training ground.
In this example, 'калибра' refers to the specific types or sizes of ammunition stored.
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