Caliper
Pronunciation: /ˈkæləpər/
Caliper (noun)
- A tool used to measure the distance between two sides of an object.
- A part of a vehicle's brake system that holds the brake pads.
Examples
- The engineer used a caliper to measure the part's diameter.
- A caliper can provide precise measurements for small objects.
Common collocations: use a caliper, digital caliper, caliper measurement, replace a caliper, caliper piston