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| cal·i·per [ kállipər ] |
noun (plural cal·i·pers) |
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1. measuring instrument: an instrument used to measure the internal or external dimensions of objects and consisting of two curved hinged legs joined at one end
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usually used in the plural
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2. measuring instrument for large objects: a measuring instrument with a fixed arm and an arm that moves along a graduated scale, used for measuring the diameter of large cylindrical objects such as logs
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3. U.K. leg brace: a leg splint consisting of metal rods and straps that enables the hip bone, rather than the foot, to support weight when walking
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transitive verb (past and past participle cal·i·pered, present participle cal·i·per·ing, 3rd person present singular cal·i·pers) |
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measure something with caliper: to measure something using a caliper
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| [Late 16th century. Origin ?] |
