Definitions for calipers

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calipers cal·i·per

Spelling: [kal-uh-per]

IPA: /ˈkæl ə pər/

Calipers is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 604 anagrams from letters in calipers (aceilprs).

Definitions for calipers

noun

1. Usually, calipers. 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. Compare vernier caliper.
3. thickness or depth, as of paper or a tree.
4. Usually, calipers. the pincers of an earwig.
5. Automotive. 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.

Origin of calipers

First recorded in 1580-90; presumably variant of caliber

Examples for calipers

calipers should be set both to the gauge and to the work in the same relative position.

When the surfaces of work are to be parallel, they can be measured with calipers.

A full 1⁄32 inch may be left to trim off after the calipers are put together.

Measure frequently with the calipers to see that the dimensions are correct.

The engraving plainly shows how calipers for this purpose are made, and how used.

Very accurate measurements can be made with calipers, but to become expert in their use requires experience.

In almost every kind of turning, a tool called the calipers is necessary for measuring the diameters of the work.

The exterior diameters are measured with the calipers and square, or by the set-gauges used in turning, and a graduated wedge.

The man stepped to the nearest tree, slipped his calipers on it breast-high, then glanced aloft.

The outer diameter must be checked with a pair of calipers during this operation to make sure that the surfaces remain parallel.