caliper

¹cal·i·per

noun

Definition of CALIPER

1

: any of various measuring instruments having two usually adjustable arms, legs, or jaws used to measure thickness, diameter, and distance between surfaces—usually used in plural <a pair of calipers>

2

: caliper splint

Variants of CALIPER

cal·i·per or chiefly British cal·li·per \ˈkal-ə-pər\