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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
calliper /ˈkalɪpə/

▶noun variant spelling of caliper.

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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