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caliper

English

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Alternative forms

  • calliper (UK)

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /?kæl?p?/
  • Hyphenation: cal?i?per

Noun

caliper (plural calipers)

  1. (usually plural only) Uncommon variant of calipers.
  2. (automotive) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.

Derived terms

  • vernier caliper

Translations

Anagrams

  • earclip, replica

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nonius

English

Etymology

Latinised form of the name of Pedro Nunes (1502-78), a Portuguese mathematician and geographer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?n??n??s/

Noun

nonius (plural noniuses)

  1. A device for adjusting the accuracy of mathematical instruments, later superseded by the vernier.

Derived terms

  • nonius horopter

Translations

Anagrams

  • UNISON, Unions, unions, unison

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