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Definition of Caliper
1. Noun. An instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural).
Exact synonyms: Calliper
Specialized synonyms: Inside Caliper, Micrometer, Micrometer Caliper, Micrometer Gauge, Odd-leg Caliper, Outside Caliper, Vernier Caliper, Vernier Micrometer
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Derivative terms: Calliper
Specialized synonyms: Inside Caliper, Micrometer, Micrometer Caliper, Micrometer Gauge, Odd-leg Caliper, Outside Caliper, Vernier Caliper, Vernier Micrometer
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Derivative terms: Calliper
2. Verb. Measure the diameter of something with calipers.
Definition of Caliper
1. to use a type of measuring device [v -ED, -ING, -S]