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Calliper

(usually plurale tantum) Uncommon variant of calipers.

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📖 Definitions of "Calliper"

noun

1
(usually plurale tantum) Uncommon variant of calipers.
2
The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.

verb

1
Alternative spelling of caliper

🔄 Synonyms of "Calliper"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
calipersnoun	A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.
calipernoun	(automotive, cycling) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
callipersnoun	(UK) Alternative spelling of calipers. [A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Calliper"

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Word	Definition
calipersnoun	A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.
calipernoun	(automotive, cycling) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
footbrakenoun	Alternative spelling of foot brake. [A brake controlled by foot, as opposed to a hand brake.]
brakeshoenoun	Alternative form of brake shoe. [(mechanical engineering) An element of a drum brake into which the friction-producing brake lining is attached.]
hub capnoun	Alternative spelling of hubcap. [A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel.]
brakelinenoun	Alternative form of brake line. [(automotive) A line that conveys fluid from a vehicle's brake pedal to the brakes when they are applied.]
calibrenoun	(UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) Alternative form of caliber. [Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.]
immobilizernoun	Alternative spelling of immobiliser. [Something or someone that immobilises.]
pin-pointverb	Alternative spelling of pinpoint. [(transitive) To identify or locate (someone or something) precisely or with great accuracy.]
karabinernoun	Alternative spelling of carabiner. [A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects.]
tyre levernoun	(British spelling) Alternative form of tire lever [(American spelling) A tire iron.]
numberplatenoun	Alternative spelling of number plate. [A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.]
wristpadnoun	Alternative form of wrist pad. [A pad to support the wrist.]
brakewheelnoun	Alternative form of brake wheel. [An inclined wheel that drives a wallower in a mill.]
diallernoun	Alternative form of dialer. [A person or device that dials, as using a telephone.]
pipecutternoun	Alternative form of pipe cutter. [A hand-held tool used by plumbers to cut pipe.]
pipetternoun	Alternative form of pipettor. [(chemistry) A pipette.]
cog-wheelnoun	Alternative spelling of cogwheel. [A gear wheel.]
spellcheckernoun	Alternative form of spell checker. [(computing) A software application that attempts to verify spelling in a document.]
dérailleurnoun	Alternative spelling of derailleur. [The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another.]