caliper, calliper
(noun) an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
caliper, calliper
(verb) measure the diameter of something with calipers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
caliper (plural calipers)
(usually, plural only) Uncommon variant of calipers.
(automotive) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
• earclip, replica
Source: Wiktionary
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
