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Definition of Calliper
1. Noun. An instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural).
Specialized synonyms: Inside Caliper, Micrometer, Micrometer Caliper, Micrometer Gauge, Odd-leg Caliper, Outside Caliper, Vernier Caliper, Vernier Micrometer
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Derivative terms: Caliper
2. Verb. Measure the diameter of something with calipers.
Definition of Calliper
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of caliper) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Calliper
1. to caliper [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: caliper
Lexicographical Neighbors of Calliper
Literary usage of Calliper
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Lessons in Elementary Practical Physics by Balfour Stewart, William Winson Haldane Gee, Charles Lightfoot Barnes (1885)
"We then have the Slide calliper, a useful instrument when graduated and ...
The Micrometer Wire-Gauge (Lesson V.) is evidently a calliper on the screw ..."
2. Lessons in Elementary Practical Physics by Balfour Stewart, William Winson Haldane Gee (1885)
"We then have the Slide calliper, a useful instrument when graduated and provided
with a ... Tools of the type of the calliper are only suitable for " end ..."
3. Proceedings and Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada: Déliberations by Royal Society of Canada (1898)
"The measurements are read on a vernier calliper, which is arranged to hold suitable
capstan heads in its jaws. These capstan heads carry suitable measuring ..."
4. On the theory and practice of midwifery by Fleetwood Churchill (1853)
"... is nevertheless too email to be readily detected by the external measurements
pointed out by the author. The calliper, or " Le compas d'épaisseur de ..."
5. Travels Amongst the Todas: Or The Study of a Primitive Tribe in South India by William Elliot Marshall, George Uglow Pope (1873)
"... assume abnormal Proportions—Difference between the Sexes—calliper
Measurements—Amativeness of moderate Size— Why should Form be singularly small ? ..."
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