calipers

noun
/ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/UK/ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/US

Etymology

A corruption of caliber.

Definitions

  1. A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.

  2. A metal (orthopedic) leg support.

    • And simultaneously I raise my trouser cuff to reveal the leather straps and wicked steel calipers harnessing my right boot.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA