CALIPER


Meaning of CALIPER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ka-l ə -p ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: alteration of caliber

Date: 1588

1 a : any of various measuring instruments having two usually adjustable arms, legs, or jaws used especially to measure diameter or thickness ― usually used in plural <a pair of caliper s > b : a device for pressing a frictional material (as a brake pad) against the sides of a rotating wheel or disc

2 : thickness especially of paper, cardboard, or a tree

caliper 1a

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