Calipers

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkæl.ɪ.pÉ™z/
• US IPA: /ˈkæl.ɨ.pÉšz/

Alternative forms

• callipers

Origin

A corruption of caliber.

Full definition of calipers

Noun

1. A device used to measure thickness between two surfaces, especially for small or precise measurements.
• 1902, Joseph Conrad, , section I,"Good, good for there," he mumbled, and then with a certain eagerness asked me whether I would let him measure my head. Rather surprised, I said Yes, when he produced a thing like calipers and got the dimensions back and front and every way, taking notes carefully.

Related terms

• caliber, calibre
• vernier caliper

Anagrams

• replicas
• spiracle