calliper

[kal-uh-per]

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calliper or (US) caliper (ˈkælɪpə)

—n
1.	(often plural) Also called: calliper compasses an instrument for measuring internal or external dimensions, consisting of two steel legs hinged together
2.	med Also called: calliper splint a splint consisting of two metal rods with straps attached, for supporting or exerting tension on the leg

—vb
3.	(tr) to measure the dimensions of (an object) with callipers

[C16: variant of calibre]

caliper or (US) caliper

—n

—vb

[C16: variant of calibre]

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calliper

variant of caliper. Related: Callipers.

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