Caliper (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

Admin
noun
  1. 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. the pincers of an earwig.
  5. 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.
noun
  1. the usual US spelling of calliper
    Caliper (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

    More Definitions