calipers

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/    美 /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements. plural,plural-only
    — "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.
  2. A metal (orthopedic) leg support. UK,plural,plural-only
    — And simultaneously I raise my trouser cuff to reveal the leather straps and wicked steel calipers harnessing my right boot.

词形变化

callipers alternative,UK caliper alternative

词汇关系

相关词
caliber calibre vernier caliper compass

词源

A corruption of caliber.
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