caliper
verbEtymology Variant of caliber.
1
To use calipers to measure the size of.
caliper
nounUS /ˈkælɪpɚ/
Etymology Variant of caliber.
1
Alternative, In plural, Often Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.
2
Automotive, Cycling, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Transport, Vehicles The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
- Derived terms
- caliper brake, microcaliper, vernier caliper