caliper

1. A large instrument having a fixed and a movable arm on a graduated stock, used for measuring the diameters of logs and similar objects.

2. A vernier caliper.

3. An instrument consisting essentially of two curved hinged legs, used to measure thickness and distances. Often used in the plural.

4. Any of various measuring instruments having two usually adjustable arms, legs, or jaws used especially to measure diameter or thickness .

5. A device for pressing a frictional material (as a brake pad) against the sides of a rotating wheel or disc.

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1. To measure by or as if by .

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
caliper	11	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ae	2
ai	2
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ar	2
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li	2
pa	4
pe	4
pi	4
re	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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cria	6

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
areic	7
ariel	5
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carle	7
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clear	7
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plier	7
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recap	9
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6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
carpel	10
eclair	8
epical	10
lacier	8
pacier	10
palier	8
parcel	10
placer	10
plaice	10
plicae	10

7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
caliper	11
replica	11