calipers


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
caliper /ˈkalɪpə/ (also calliper)
noun
  • 1 an instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, typically with two hinged legs and in-turned or out-turned points.
  • 2 a motor-vehicle or bicycle brake consisting of two or more hinged components.
  • 3 a metal support for a person's leg.
– origin C16: appar. an alt. of calibre.

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