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Noun Concept
Categories: Ancient Greek technology, Length, distance, or range measuring devices, Metalworking measuring instruments, Greek inventions, Chinese inventions
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caliper  calliper  calipers
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An instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural) WordNet 3.0
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An instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural) WordNet 3.0
An instrument for measuring the distance between two points Open English WordNet
Caliper or calliper are an instrument used to measure the dimensions of an object; namely, the diameter or depth of a hole. Wikipedia
A device used to measure thickness between two surfaces, especially for small or precise measurements. Wiktionary
Device used to measure thickness between two surfaces. Wiktionary (translation)
IS A
measuring instrument
tool
HAS PART
vernier scale
HAS KIND
inside caliper
micrometer
odd-leg caliper
outside caliper
vernier caliper
+6 relations
CREATOR
L. S. Starrett Company
DERIVATION
caliper
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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caliper, calliper
Wikipedia
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calipers
Wikidata
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caliper
Wiktionary
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calipers
Wikipedia Redirections
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Wikidata Alias
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calipers, calliper, pair of calipers, sliding caliper

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