caliper

Synonyms:

calliper

Types:

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inside caliper

caliper for measuring inside dimensions (the size of a cavity or hole); points on its legs curve outward

micrometer, micrometer caliper, micrometer gauge

caliper for measuring small distances

odd-leg caliper

caliper having the points on its legs both curve in the same direction

outside caliper

caliper for measuring outside dimensions; points on its legs curve inward

vernier caliper, vernier micrometer

a caliper with a vernier scale for very fine measurements

Type of:

measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something