About The Word Calipers
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Calipers
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What's The Definition Of Calipers?
[n] an instrument for measuring the distance between two points
Synonyms | Synonyms for Calipers: caliper | calliper | callipers Related Terms | Find terms related to Calipers: See Also | inside caliper | measuring device | measuring instrument | measuring system | micrometer | micrometer caliper | micrometer gauge | odd-leg caliper | outside caliper | vernier caliper | vernier micrometer Calipers In Webster's Dictionary \Cal"i*pers\, n. pl. [Corrupted from caliber.]
An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or
compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or
thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer,
timber, masts, shot, etc.; or the bore of firearms, tubes,
etc.; -- called also {caliper compasses}, or {caliber
compasses}.
{Caliper square}, a draughtsman's or mechanic's square,
having a graduated bar and adjustable jaw or jaws.
--Knight.
{Vernier calipers}. See {Vernier}.
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