forty-five

num, noun — 2 senses

forty-five

num

US /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ · UK /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/

1

Cardinal number after forty-four and before forty-six.

Synonyms
45, XLV

forty-five

noun
1

Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry A .45-caliber firearm.

  • The robber brandished a forty-five at the cashier to make her empty the till for him.
  • The phoenix he helped create Out of control boy without a dad Shot the gun that startled my life While I drove him with a forty-five1998, “Soil”, in Serj Tankian (lyrics), Daron Malakian (music), System of a Down, performed by System of a Down, Track 7:

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