caliper

UK
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/
US
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚ/
calipernoun
calipers
pl
UK
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/
US
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚ/
Traducciones
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.
Definiciones
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.
Sinónimos
measuring tool
caliper gauge
measuring instrument
caliperverb
calipered
Past Simple
calipered
Past Participle
calipering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/
US
/ˈkæl.ə.pɚ/
Traducciones
Traducciones adicionales
mesurerTechnique; sous-entend l'usage d'un pied à coulisse.
Definiciones
To measure the dimensions of an object using a caliper.
The engineer calipered the metal rod to ensure it met the required specifications.
caliperadjective
UK
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pə/
US
/ˈkæl.ə.pɚ/
Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to measurement devices or brake components.
Traducciones
Traducciones adicionales
à coulisseTechnique; employé comme modificateur.
Definiciones
Relating to or employing a caliper, especially as a modifier before another noun.
The technician performed a caliper inspection to verify tolerance.
calipersnoun

caliper

calipers
pl
UK
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/
US
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/
Traducciones
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.
Traducciones adicionales
attelle de jambeTerme médical; au pluriel en anglais, souvent rendu par un syntagme au pluriel en français.
Definiciones
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.
Sinónimos
caliper gauge
measuring instrument