Synonyms for

Calipers

Verb / ˈkælʌpɜ:z / Another word for calipers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Calipers are a tool used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object.

Synonyms & similar words

calliper caliper gauge ruler indicator meter

Example sentences

  1. The carpenter used calipers to measure the length of the wood.
  2. The doctor used calipers to measure the patient's leg length.
  3. The machinist used calipers to measure the diameter of the metal rod.
  4. The tailor used calipers to measure the size of the cloth.
  5. The scientist used calipers to measure the thickness of the paper.

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  • I don't know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four beautiful sunsets. - John Glenn
  • A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. - Robert Louis Stevenson

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