Definitions of caliper
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an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
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synonyms:
calliper
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inside caliper
caliper for measuring inside dimensions (the size of a cavity or hole); points on its legs curve outward
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micrometer, micrometer caliper, micrometer gauge
caliper for measuring small distances
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odd-leg caliper
caliper having the points on its legs both curve in the same direction
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outside caliper
caliper for measuring outside dimensions; points on its legs curve inward
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vernier caliper, vernier micrometer
a caliper with a vernier scale for very fine measurements
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type of:
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measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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measure the diameter of something with calipers
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synonyms:
calliper
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type of:
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measure, measure out, mensurate
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
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measure, measure out, mensurate
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