Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

calipers

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.55 in modern English

Syllables: calipers
IPA: /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.

noun

A metal (orthopedic) leg support.

British usage

Example Sentences

""Good, good for there," he mumbled, and then with a certain eagerness asked me whether I would let him measure my head. Rather surprised, I said Yes, when he produced a thing like calipers and got the dimensions back and front and every way, taking notes carefully."
"And simultaneously I raise my trouser cuff to reveal the leather straps and wicked steel calipers harnessing my right boot."

Etymology

A corruption of caliber.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/
British English: /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

callipers (alternative, UK) caliper (alternative)

Phrases

vernier caliper

Frequently Paired Words

caliber calibre vernier caliper compass

Synonyms

leg braces

Questions

How do you pronounce calipers?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/.
What does calipers mean?: A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.
Where does calipers come from?: A corruption of caliber.

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