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calliper
OXFORD DICTIONARY
calliper, n. & v. (also caliper)
--n.
1 (in pl.) (also calliper compasses) compasses with bowed legs for measuring the diameter of convex bodies, or with out-turned points for measuring internal dimensions.
2 (in full calliper splint) a metal splint to support the leg.
--v.tr. measure with callipers.
--n.
1 (in pl.) (also calliper compasses) compasses with bowed legs for measuring the diameter of convex bodies, or with out-turned points for measuring internal dimensions.
2 (in full calliper splint) a metal splint to support the leg.
--v.tr. measure with callipers.
Etymology
app. var. of CALIBRE
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