17 examples of caliper in sentences

metrology, weights and measures, compound arithmetic. measure, yard measure, standard, rule, foot rule, compass, calipers; gage, gauge; meter, line, rod, check; dividers; velo^. flood mark, high water mark; Plimsoll line; index &c 550. scale; graduation, graduated scale; nonius^; vernier &c (minuteness) 193.

I borrowed a pair of calipers from the photographer and with these I carried out a most methodical and exact comparison of the details shown in the two photographs.

I threw the calipers down, paid the photographer, and walked out through the shop into the street.

Calipers could not have told that it was widened at one end, but the hunter's eye did, and following, he looked for and found another, then smaller signs, and he knew that a big Bear and two little ones had passed and were still close at hand, for the grass in the marks was yet unbending.

Measurement with calipers will then be of help, and a pronounced increase in size, especially if marked in one position only, given due consideration.

Mrs. Caliper's house.

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And the calipers, said I.What are the calipers?

And the calipers, said I.What are the calipers?

17 examples of  caliper  in sentences