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Definition of 'callipers'

Word Frequency

callipers in British

(ˈkælɪpəz) or US calipers
plural noun
1. 
an instrument for measuring internal or external dimensions, consisting of two steel legs hinged together
2. 
a splint consisting of two metal rods with straps attached, for supporting or exerting tension on the leg
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Example sentences containing 'callipers'

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`Is it a love of Morecambe and Wise that drives your exits or don't the callipers work properly? James Birrell THE MANANA MAN (2002)Now that I had VD, they would surely rig me out in sackcloth, measure me for callipers and put a paper bag over my head. David Cavanagh MUSIC FOR BOYS (2002)

Trends of 'callipers'

Used Rarely. callipers is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'callipers'

  • calliper compasses
  • calliper rule
  • calliper splint
  • callipers
  • callipygian
  • callistemon
  • callisthenics

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Related Terms of 'callipers'

  • caliper
  • calliper
  • micrometer calliper
  • micrometer

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Definition of callipers from the Collins English Dictionary

Used to

The verb used to is a‘marginal’ modal verb. Unlike the other modal verbs, it is only found in the past tense. Therefore, when it is used with do to make negatives and questions, the form of the auxil...
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