English Explanatory Dictionary

caliper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.
  2. The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
verb
  1. To use calipers to measure the size of.

Pronunciation

/ˈkælɪpɚ/ En-us-caliper.ogg

Word forms

caliper calipers calliper calipering calipered

Etymology

Variant of caliber.

Derived words

caliper brake microcaliper vernier caliper
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