caliper

caliper
[ˈkalɪpə]
(亦作 calliper)
noun
  1. (calipers)an instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a pair of compasses and in-turned or out-turned points
    测径规;双脚规;卡钳
    ■(亦作 caliper rule)an instrument performing a similar function but having one linear component sliding along another, with two parallel jaws and a vernier scale
    卡尺
    ■(亦作 brake caliper)a motor-vehicle or bicycle brake consisting of two or more hinged components
    制动卡盘
  2. (亦作 caliper splint)a metal support for a person's leg
    双角规形夹
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: apparently an alteration of calibre
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