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n. An instrument consisting essentially of two curved hinged legs, used to measure thickness and distances. Often used in the plural.

n. A large instrument having a fixed and a movable arm on a graduated stock, used for measuring the diameters of logs and similar objects.

n. A vernier caliper.

n. Uncommon variant of calipers.

n. The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.

n. An instrument for measuring diameters; a caliber: commonly in the plural.

To ascertain the diameter of (any cylindrical body) by means of calipers, or by a star-gage: as, to culiper a gun.

n. In forestry, an instrument for measuring the diameter of trees or logs.

n. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)

v. measure the diameter of something with calipers

"Carefully remove the caliper from the rotor and hold it in your hand."

calipers   

measure out    measure    mensurate   

combination caliper    double calipers    spherometer caliper    compass caliper    micrometer caliper   

vernier caliper   

measure   

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