calliper
Britishnoun
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Also called: calliper compasses. (often plural) an instrument for measuring internal or external dimensions, consisting of two steel legs hinged together
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Also called: calliper splint. med a splint consisting of two metal rods with straps attached, for supporting or exerting tension on the leg
verb
Etymology
Origin of calliper
C16: variant of calibre
Example Sentences
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"My father heard Dave on the radio talking about how he used to wear a calliper as a child for his club foot," she told the BBC.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2020
But don't think it's gone too la-di-da – there's still plenty to appeal to your lairy side: 17in alloys, red calliper brakes and chromed twin exhausts.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 7, 2013
In fractures of the shaft an ordinary Thomas' knee splint, or a “walking calliper splint” which is fixed to the heel of the boot, may be worn when the patient gets up.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
In particular he secured a specimen of the calliper butterfly, "remarkable for having on each hind wing two curved tails like a pair of callipers."
From A Visit to Java With an Account of the Founding of Singapore by Worsfold, W. Basil (William Basil)
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