vernier caliper

/ˌvʌrniər ˌkæləpər/
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Definitions of vernier caliper
  1. noun
    a caliper with a vernier scale for very fine measurements
    synonyms: vernier micrometer
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    type of:
    caliper, calliper
    an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
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