Definition of Odd-leg caliper

1. Noun. Caliper having the points on its legs both curve in the same direction.

Generic synonyms: Caliper, Calliper

Lexicographical Neighbors of Odd-leg Caliper

odalisques
odaller
odallers
odals
odango
odas
odaxesmus
odaxetic
odd
odd-even check
odd-job(a)
odd-job man
odd-jobber
odd-jobbers
odd-leg caliper (current term)
odd-pinnate
odd-pinnate leaf
odd-toed ungulate
odd-year run
odd and curious
odd chromosome
odd duck
odd fellow
odd fish
odd function
odd functions
odd job
odd jobs
odd lot

Literary usage of Odd-leg caliper

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. American Machinists' Handbook and Dictionary of Shop Terms: A Reference Book by Fred Herbert Colvin, Frank Arthur Stanley (1914)
"... Odd Leg Caliper— Calipers having both legs pointing in the same direction. Used in measuring shoulder distances on flat work, boring half round, ..."

2. Machine Shop Primer by Fred Herbert Colvin, Frank Arthur Stanley (1910)
"Odd Leg Caliper—(Fig. 46). A caliper having both legs pointing in the same direction. Used in measuring shoulder distances on flat work, boring half round, ..."

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