calliper
/ˈkælɪpər/
noun
- A tool with two legs or jaws used to measure the thickness, diameter, or distance between two surfaces, often in engineering or woodworking.
- Digital callipers give precise readings for small parts.
- He used a calliper to measure the diameter of the metal rod.
- The carpenter adjusted the calliper to check the width of the board.
- A metal support for a weak or injured leg, worn to help a person walk.
- He walked with a calliper, but it did not slow him down.
- After the accident, she wore a calliper on her left leg for several months.
- The child's calliper was adjusted as he grew taller.
Synonyms
verb
- To measure something using a calliper.
- Before cutting, he callipered the wood to confirm the dimensions.
- She carefully callipered the gap between the two pipes.
- The machinist callipered the bolt to ensure it fit the nut.