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forty-five

noun
for·​ty-five | \ ËŒfȯr-tÄ“-ˈfÄ«v How to pronounce forty-five (audio) \

Definition of forty-five

1 : a number that is five more than 40 — see Table of Numbers
2 : a .45 caliber handgun —usually written .45
3 : a phonograph record designed to be played at 45 revolutions per minute —usually written 45

Other Words from forty-five

forty-five adjective
forty-five pronoun, plural in construction

First Known Use of forty-five

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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forty-five

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How to pronounce forty-five (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of forty-five

: a small gun : a type of pistol
: a small record with one song on each side

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