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caliper

noun

1 caliper

An instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural).

synonym: calliper.

is a specific kind of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system.

is a broader term that covers: inside caliper | micrometer, micrometer caliper, micrometer gauge | odd-leg caliper | outside caliper | vernier caliper, vernier micrometer.

derivation: caliperv1, calliper.

Dutch: passer

verb

1 caliper

Measure the diameter of something with calipers.

synonym: calliper.

is a specific kind of: measure, measure out, mensurate.

derivation: calipern1, calliper.

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