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1. (n.) caliper
Usu., calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and diameters, consisting usu. of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
2. caliper
a calibrated instrument for measuring thickness or distances between surfaces, usu. having a screwed or sliding adjustable piece.
3. caliper
thickness or depth, as of paper or a tree.
4. caliper
the part of a disc-brake assembly that presses the brake pads against the disc.
5. (v.t.) caliper
to measure with calipers.
Etymology: (1580–90; presumably alter. of caliber)
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1. (verb) caliper, calliper
an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
2. (verb) caliper, calliper
measure the diameter of something with calipers
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