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noun
Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, in-plural, often
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noun
The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports, transport, vehicles
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verb
To use calipers to measure the size of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: calliper
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
Narrower terms: inside caliper, micrometer, micrometer gauge, micrometer caliper, odd-leg caliper, outside caliper, vernier caliper, vernier micrometer
verb
measure the diameter of something with calipers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: calliper
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: measure, mensurate, measure out
History
Variant of caliber.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
