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Noun: calliper  ka-lu-pu(r)
  1. An instrument for measuring the distance between two points
    "The engineer used callipers to precisely measure the diameter of the pipe";
    - caliper
Verb: calliper  ka-lu-pu(r)
  1. Measure the diameter of something with calipers
    "The engineer callipered the pipe to ensure it met specifications";
    - caliper

Derived forms: callipered, callipers, callipering

Type of: measure, measure out, measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system, mensurate [rare]

Encyclopedia: Calliper