forty-five

/fɔrdi faɪv/
/fɔtiˈfaɪv/
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Definitions of forty-five
  1. adjective
    being five more than forty
    synonyms: 45, xlv
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
  2. noun
    a .45-caliber pistol
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    type of:
    handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm
    a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
Pronunciation
US
/fɔrdi faɪv/
UK
/fɔtiˈfaɪv/
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