ALL meanings of calliper
cal·li·per
C c - noun calliper an instrument for measuring internal or external dimensions, consisting of two steel legs hinged together 3
- noun calliper a splint consisting of two metal rods with straps attached, for supporting or exerting tension on the leg 3
- verb calliper to measure the dimensions of (an object) with a calliper 3
- abbreviation CALLIPER caliper 3
- verb with object calliper to measure with calipers. 1
- noun calliper 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. 1
- noun calliper any of various calibrated instruments for measuring thicknesses or distances between surfaces, usually having a screwed or sliding adjustable piece. Compare vernier caliper. 1
- noun calliper thickness or depth, as of paper or a tree. 1
- noun calliper Usually, calipers. the pincers of an earwig. 1
- noun calliper Automotive. the part of a disc-brake assembly that straddles the disc and presses the brake pads against it. 1
- noun calliper a similar part used with a hand brake on a bicycle. 1
- verb without object calliper to use calipers. 1
- noun calliper Alternative spelling of caliper. 1