Caliper has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
"The machinist pulled out a set of calipers to measure the diameter of the newly drilled hole."
2
Uncommon variant of calipers.
"The antique shop owner handed me a brass instrument he claimed was an uncommon variant of a caliper for measuring small gemstones."
Verb
1
measure the diameter of something with calipers
"The machinist used a digital caliper to measure the diameter of the newly drilled hole before marking it for the next cut."
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