ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Caliper

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈkælɪpɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Caliper is a noun meaning (often in the plural) Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.

Meaning

(often in the plural) Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.

More Meanings

  1. (automotive, cycling) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
  2. (transitive) To use calipers to measure the size of.

Word Forms

Synonyms for caliper

Depending on context, synonyms include calipers, callipers, calliper.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include calliper, callipers, flange, clamp, latch, pincer.

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