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caliper

Definition

noun: a tool that has two narrow legs which can be adjusted to measure the thickness or width of something
noun: any of various measuring instruments having two usually adjustable arms, legs, or jaws used especially to measure diameter or thickness
verb: to measure by or as if by 'calipers'
usually plural
synonyms: measure

Examples

a pair of 'calipers'

Movie quotes

(..) Let's say . Fine. We're traveling forward at-- good lord-- miles an hour. Now let's assume that your brakes are new and the calipers are aligned. Still,by the time we come to a stop, we'll be occupying the same space as that buick in front of us, an impossibility that nature will (..)
2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Luminous Fish Effect Season: 1 Episode 4