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Caliper

//ˈkælɪpɚ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions. alt-of, alternative, in-plural, often
  2. 2
    an instrument for measuring the distance between two points wordnet
  3. 3
    The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
Verb
  1. 1
    To use calipers to measure the size of. transitive
  2. 2
    measure the diameter of something with calipers wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Variant of caliber.

Etymology 2

Variant of caliber.

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