CAL(L)IPER
\kˈal ˈɛl ˈa͡ɪpə], \kˈal ˈɛl ˈaɪpə], \k_ˈa_l__ ˈɛ_l__ ˈaɪ_p_ə]\
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C. compasses or cc. compasses with bowed legs for measuring diameter of convex bodies, or with out-turned points for measuring calibre; c.-square, rule with movable cross-heads for taking internal or external diameters; (vb) measure with cc.
By Sir Augustus Henry
