Definition
Definition of 22 - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mathematicscardinal number after twenty-one
- She celebrated her 22 birthday last week.
2.
rugbyTECH. UK the 22-metre line in rugbyTECH. UK
- The player kicked the ball from the 22.
3.
firearmsTECH. US the .22 Long Rifle calibre in firearmsTECH. US
- He prefers using a 22 for target practice.
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the 22-metre line in rugby
Expressions with 22
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used to say rules trap you, so you cannot succeed
It's a catch 22 situation: you need experience to get a job.
no-win situation with contradictory rules
Applying for a job without experience is a Catch-22.
of or relating to gun bore or ammunition measuring 0.22 inches
He bought a .22-caliber rifle for target practice..
having a bullet diameter of .22 inches
He owns a .22-calibre rifle.
Terms with 22 included in their meaning
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astrology
zodiac sign for people born between July 23 and August 22
astrology
ninth sign of the zodiac from November 22 to December 21
periodic table
metallic element Ti, number 22, valued for strong alloy-making
weapon
.22 caliber firearm like pistol or rifle
zodiac sign
sign in astrology for people born June 21-July 22
astrology
the tenth zodiac sign from December 22 to January 19
measurement
unit of length equal to 22 yards
printing sheet
paper size measuring 30 by 22 inches
beverages
22-ounce beer bottle
nutrition chemistry
omega-3 fatty acid important for brain health and has 22 carbon atoms
chemistry
describing molecules containing a 22-carbon saturated fatty acid chain
measurement
unit of length equal to 22 yards
language
set of 22 letters for Hebrew writing
tarot cards
the 22 trumps in a tarot deck
bearing
direction at 22.5 degrees from north
calendar
date of the equinox around September 22
weapon
having a small caliber, less than .22
zodiac sign
the sixth zodiac sign from August 23 to September 22
birth chart
the seventh zodiac sign from September 23 to October 22
mathematics
the ordinal number for 22
gun size
of or relating to gun bore or ammunition measuring 0.22 inches
abr: .22-caliber
having a bullet diameter of .22 inches
abr: .22-caliber rifle
gun that uses .22-caliber bullets
abr: .22-caliber ammunition
small bullet used in rifles or pistols
Examples of 22 in a sentence
Room 22 is located on the second floor. He sprinted past the 22 to score a try. The team practiced drills near the 22. Hunters often choose a 22 for small game. The 22 is popular among beginners for its low recoil.
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- French:22, ligne des 22 mètres, ...
- German:22, 22-Meter-Linie, ...
- Italian:ventidue, linea dei 22, ...
- Spanish:22, línea de 22 metros, ...
- Portuguese:22, linha dos 22 metros, ...
- Chinese:22, 22米线, ...
- Japanese:22, 22メートルライン, ...
- Arabic:اِثْنان وَعِشْرون, خَط الاِثْنَيْن وَالعِشْرين, ...
- Hebrew:עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁתַּיִם, קוֹ ה-22, ...
- Russian:двадцать два, линия 22 метров, ...
- Ukrainian:22, 22-метрова лінія, ...
- Hindi:22, 22-मीटर रेखा, ...
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