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Noun
/ˈkaləpər/,
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calipers, plural; callipers, plural;
  1. An instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a pair of compasses and in-turned or out-turned points

  2. An instrument performing a similar function but having one linear component sliding along another, with two parallel jaws and a vernier scale

  3. A motor-vehicle or bicycle brake consisting of two or more hinged components

  4. A metal support for a person's leg

  1. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
  2. measure the diameter of something with calipers
  3. A caliper (British spelling also calliper) is a device used to measure the distance between two opposing sides of an object. A caliper can be as simple as a compass with inward or outward-facing points. ...
  4. Uncommon variant of calipers; The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads
  5. (calipers) A device used to measure thickness between two surfaces, especially for small or precise measurements
  6. (Calipers) Measuring device commonly used to measure the diameters of grips and shafts. Calipers may be used to accurately measure other specifications of clubs as well.
  7. (calipers) brake arms that reach around the sides of a wheel to press brake pads against the wheel rim
  8. (Calipers) Tools for measuring inside and outside diameters, gear-tooth thickness, and linear dimensions.
  9. ((dial) Calipers) There are two main types of calipers; dial calipers, which are strictly mechanical, and electronic, which read out a measurement onto a LCD (liquid crystal display), similar to a digital watch. ...
  10. (Calipers) A device of wood or aluminum, generally curved, used for measuring dimensions of a piece for reproduction.
  11. (Calipers) A divider or compass like tool of two arms off a pivot but commonly with curved arms that hook in or out and primarily used for measurement or comparison.  Outward curving arms are used for inside measurements while inward are used for outside. ...
  12. (Calipers) A measuring device used to accurately determine where to place piercings on the body and to determine the size and gauge of jewelry needed for tongue piercings. It can be used to measure distances and thicknesses.  [top]
  13. (Calipers) A pincher-like measuring device in which two pins or arms are snugged up against the edges of the part to be measured. Read more.
  14. (Calipers) a group of measuring and marking tools used in the workshop.
  15. (Calipers) a tool used to measure the distance between two symmetrically opposing sides. Used where acess by a measuring stick is not possible, or where grater accuracy is required.
  16. (calipers) That part of sidepull, centerpull and disc brakes that attaches to the frame and holds the brake shoes.
  17. (calipers) a device with two arms, articulated or hinged together.  1. Measuring calipers are adjusted to the size of the object being measured and then either show the dimensions on a scale or dial, or can be placed against a measuring scale of known dimension. 2. ...
  18. Calipers are one of the most ubiquitous tools in a woodturner's studio. Useful for both faceplate and spindle turning, you need a good set of calipers to measure tenons, check the size of recesses, measure lids for boxes, mark major transitions for spindles and a hundred other tasks. ...
  19. The thickness of paper expressed in thousandths of an inch.
  20. Tongs that help create and control the molten glass piece.
  21. The average thickness of a single sheet as determined by measuring the thickness of different sheets and averaging the results.
  22. Instrument for determining the thickness or diameter of a gemstone.
  23. A measurement tool used for the accurate measurement of jewelry.
  24. tool that measures the diameter of a ring such as a captive bead ring.
  25. the thickness of sheet of paper or board expressed in microns (millionths of a metre). Also the name of the tool used to make the measurement.