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caliper

3 entries found.



Main Entry:
1cal·i·per Listen to the pronunciation of 1caliper
Pronunciation:
\ˈka-lə-pər\
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 calipers> b: a device for pressing a frictional material (as a brake pad) against the sides of a rotating wheel or disc2: thickness especially of paper, cardboard, or a tree


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