twenty-twos

variants or .22s
plural of twenty-two

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twenty-twos
Noun
  • Hanging from the fence was a backpack and a reusable shopping bag — each containing a plate capable of stopping small arms fire, according to prosecutors.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • From small arms to nuclear platforms, China has unveiled a new generation of weapons across every domain of warfare on Wednesday at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hoosiers can hunt frogs with bow and arrows, clubs, some firearms, or simply, their hands, but Plumier teaches those gathered at Goose Pond how to use gigs — long, multi-pronged spears that look a little bit like tridents.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Some firearms were mounted on the walls, fully accessible, while others were spread around the home, unsecured, the sheriff’s office said.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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