caliper
noun/ˈkælɪpər/
Frequency rank: #17,835 most common English word
Meaning
A measuring instrument with two adjustable legs used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object.
Example sentence
The engineer used caliper to measure the exact diameter of the metal rod.
Synonyms & related words
- gauge
- micrometer
- measurer
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