Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

.357

/ˈθɹiː fɪftiː ˈsɛvən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.35 in modern English

Syllables: .357
IPA: /ˈθɹiː fɪftiː ˈsɛvən/

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Meaning

noun

.357 Magnum (a class of firearm cartridge).

noun

A firearm chambered for .357 Magnum cartridges.

Example Sentences

"Estimates of the total population of on duty handguns in the U.S. showed 70 percent of all officers using .38s and 25 percent using .357s."

Etymology

Shortening of .357 Magnum.

Inflected Forms

.357s (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce .357?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈθɹiː fɪftiː ˈsɛvən/.
What does .357 mean?: .357 Magnum (a class of firearm cartridge).
Where does .357 come from?: Shortening of .357 Magnum.

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