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Callipers vs Calipers - What's the difference?

callipers | calipers |

Calipers is a alternative form of callipers.



As nouns the difference between callipers and calipers

is that callipers is an alternative spelling of lang=en while calipers is a device used to measure thickness between two surfaces, especially for small or precise measurements.

callipers

English

Noun

(en-plural noun)
  • (UK)

    • Derived terms

    * calliper compasses * calliper rule * calliper splint

    calipers

    English

    (wikipedia calipers)

    Alternative forms

    * callipers

    Noun

    (en-plural noun)
  • A device used to measure thickness between two surfaces, especially for small or precise measurements.
  • * 1902 , (Joseph Conrad), , section I,
    • "Good, good for there," he mumbled, and then with a certain eagerness asked me whether I would let him measure my head. Rather surprised, I said Yes, when he produced a thing like calipers and got the dimensions back and front and every way, taking notes carefully.
  • (UK) A metal (orthopedic) leg support, US: leg braces.

    • Related terms

    * caliber, calibre * vernier caliper

    See also

    * compass

    Anagrams

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