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caliper

American  
[kal-uh-per] / ˈkæl ə pər /
Or calliper

noun

  1. Usually calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.

  2. any of various calibrated instruments for measuring thicknesses or distances between surfaces, usually having a screwed or sliding adjustable piece.

  3. thickness or depth, as of paper or a tree.

  4. Usually calipers. the pincers of an earwig.

  5. Automotive. the part of a disc-brake assembly that straddles the disc and presses the brake pads against it.

  6. a similar part used with a hand brake on a bicycle.

verb (used with object)

  1. to measure with calipers.

verb (used without object)

  1. to use calipers.

caliper British  
/ ˈkælɪpə /

noun

  1. the usual US spelling of calliper

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caliper Scientific  
/ kăl′ə-pər /

  1. An instrument consisting of two curved legs connected at a hinge, used to measure thickness and distance. Often used in the plural as calipers.

Etymology

Origin of caliper

First recorded in 1580–90; presumably variant of caliber

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The exterior content varies by market and includes a high-wing spoiler in carbon flash, yellow brake calipers, black trident design wheels, exterior mirrors in carbon flash, black side rockers and splash guards.

From Seattle Times

He toured prisons, where he undertook measurements with calipers that allowed him to record his subjects with the utmost precision.

From Salon

Both come with red brake calipers and have Ford Performance seats in the front row.

From The Verge

It comes with special “First Edition” labels, brushed aluminum pedals, red brake calipers, and a bright blue paint job that Ford won’t offer on most other versions of the Mustang Mach-E.

From The Verge

The placement of the rear brake caliper mounted near the pedals is a lovely bit of engineering, even if it does terminate into a simple Tektro V-Clip.

From The Verge

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