twenty-two

/twɛniˈtu/
/twɛntiˈtu/
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Definitions of twenty-two
  1. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
    synonyms: 22, XXII
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    type of:
    large integer
    an integer equal to or greater than ten
  2. adjective
    being two more than twenty
    synonyms: 22, xxii
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
  3. noun
    a .22 caliber firearm (pistol or rifle)
    synonyms: .22
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    types:
    twenty-two pistol
    a .22-caliber pistol
    twenty-two rifle
    a .22-caliber rifle
    type of:
    firearm, piece, small-arm
    a portable gun
Pronunciation
US
/twɛniˈtu/
UK
/twɛntiˈtu/
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