calliper

1. An instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural) (synset 102943283)
   is a type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
   subtypes:

   • inside caliper - caliper for measuring inside dimensions (the size of a cavity or hole); points on its legs curve outward
   • micrometer, micrometer caliper, micrometer gauge - caliper for measuring small distances
   • odd-leg caliper - caliper having the points on its legs both curve in the same direction
   • outside caliper - caliper for measuring outside dimensions; points on its legs curve inward
   • vernier caliper, vernier micrometer - a caliper with a vernier scale for very fine measurements
   same as: caliper

1. Measure the diameter of something with calipers (synset 200649423)
   is a type of: measure, measure out, mensurate - determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
   same as: caliper

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