calliper
[
kal
-
uh
-per]
/ˈkæl ə pər/
noun, verb (used with object)
1.
caliper
.
British Dictionary definitions for
calliper
calliper
/
ˈkælɪpə
/
noun
1.
(
often pl
)
Also called
calliper compasses.
an instrument for measuring internal or external dimensions, consisting of two steel legs hinged together
2.
(
med
)
Also called
calliper splint.
a splint consisting of two metal rods with straps attached, for supporting or exerting tension on the leg
verb
3.
(
transitive
) to measure the dimensions of (an object) with callipers
Word Origin
C16: variant of
calibre
Word Origin and History for
calliper
n.
variant of
caliper
. Related:
Callipers
.