noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK:/ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/
US:/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/
Australia:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
CMU ARPABET:K AE1 L AH0 P ER0 Z
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A metal (orthopedic) leg support.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, plural, plural-only
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: leg braces
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
A corruption of caliber.
Across languages
Translations
37 source translations are retained for this English entry.