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subcaliber
sub·cal·i·ber [ sub kállibər ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
smaller in caliber than gun: describes ammunition whose caliber is smaller than that of the gun from which it is fired. Smaller ammunition is often used for practice because it is cheaper.
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