caliper

• Instrumento utilizado para medir la distancia entre dos puntos o el diámetro de objetos, comúnmente empleado en ingeniería mecánica, metalurgia y carpintería.

An instrument used for measuring the distance between two points, often employed in engineering, metalworking, and woodworking.

1. Measuring instrumentB2formaltechnical

   A tool with two adjustable legs or jaws used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object, often used in engineering and woodworking.

   calibre

   • The engineer used a caliper to measure the diameter of the pipe.
   • Precision calipers are essential for machining parts.
   • He adjusted the caliper to check the thickness of the metal sheet.

• Medir o marcar con un calibre o pie de rey, instrumento para tomar dimensiones precisas. También puede referirse a calibrar o comprobar el tamaño o grosor de algo.

A verb meaning to measure or mark with a caliper, a tool used for precise measurement of dimensions.

1. Measure with calipersB2formal

   To measure the thickness, diameter, or distance between two surfaces using a caliper tool.

   medir con calibrador

   • The machinist calipered the metal rod to ensure it was exactly 5 mm thick.
   • He carefully calipered the bore of the engine cylinder.
   • Before cutting, she calipered the pipe to confirm its diameter.

   Sinónimosgaugemeasuresize