caliper
pronunciation
How to pronounce caliper in British English:
UK ['kælɪpə]
How to pronounce caliper in American English:
US ['kæləpər]
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- Noun:
- an instrument for measuring the distance between two points
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- Verb:
- measure the diameter of something with calipers
Word Origin
- caliper (n.)
- 1620s, short for calliper compass (1580s), a device used to measure caliber (q.v.). Related: Calipers.
Example
- 1. Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper .
- 2. Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper !
- 3. Undo the brake caliper and hang it in a suitable place in the wheel housing .
- 4. Vacuum brake booster , internally ventilated and perforated brake discs with four-piston monobloc fixed caliper at front and rear axles .
- 5. Vacuum brake booster , internally ventilated and perforated cast iron brake discs with six-piston monobloc fixed caliper at front and rear axles .