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caliper

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚ/

Translations

calipernoun

calipers

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚ/

pied à coulisse

The mechanic used a caliper to measure the thickness of the brake pads.

Le mécanicien a utilisé un pied à coulisse pour mesurer l'épaisseur des plaquettes de frein.

attelleMédecine; pour immobiliser ou soutenir un membre.

After the accident, she had to wear a caliper on her left leg for six months.

Après l'accident, elle a dû porter une attelle à la jambe gauche pendant six mois.

étrier de freinMécanique automobile.

The car's brake caliper needed to be replaced due to wear and tear.

L'étrier de frein de la voiture devait être remplacé à cause de l'usure.

Synonyms

measuring tool

caliper gauge

measuring instrument

gauge

caliperverb

calipered

Past Simple

calipered

Past Participle

calipering

Gerund

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/

/ˈkæl.ə.pɚ/

Additional translations

mesurerTechnique; sous-entend l'usage d'un pied à coulisse.

caliperadjective

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/

/ˈkæl.ə.pɚ/

Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to measurement devices or brake components.

Additional translations

à coulisseTechnique; employé comme modificateur.

calipersnoun

caliper

calipers

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/

/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/

pied à coulisseAu pluriel en anglais, mais souvent rendu au singulier en français pour l’instrument de mesure.

The engineer used calipers to measure the diameter of the pipe.

L’ingénieur a utilisé un pied à coulisse pour mesurer le diamètre du tuyau.

Additional translations

attelle de jambeTerme médical; au pluriel en anglais, souvent rendu par un syntagme au pluriel en français.

Synonyms

caliper gauge

divider

gauge

measuring instrument

Definitions

calipernoun

An instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a pair of compasses and in-turned or out-turned points.

The mechanic used a caliper to measure the thickness of the brake pads.

A device used in vehicles to press the brake pads against the rotor to stop the wheel from turning.

The car's brake caliper needed to be replaced due to wear and tear.

A brace or splint, typically made of metal, used to support or immobilize a limb, especially the leg.

After the accident, she had to wear a caliper on her left leg for six months.

caliperverb

To measure the dimensions of an object using a caliper.

The engineer calipered the metal rod to ensure it met the required specifications.

caliperadjective

Relating to or employing a caliper, especially as a modifier before another noun.

The technician performed a caliper inspection to verify tolerance.

calipersnoun

An instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a pair of compasses and in-turned or out-turned points.

The engineer used calipers to measure the diameter of the pipe.

A metal support for a person's leg, used as a corrective device.

The doctor recommended calipers to help support the child's legs as they grew.