An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer, timber, masts, shot, etc.; or the bore of firearms, tubes, etc.; -- called also caliper compasses, or caliber compasses.

A measuring device consisting of a pair of moveable, curved legs fastened at one end with a screw or rivet, used to measure the diameter or thickness of an object (Nauert 1979).

A tool used to measure the diameter of round forms, for example calipers are used to get lids to fit just right. Centering - Technique to move the clay in to a symmetrical rotating axis in the middle of a wheel head so you can throw it. Chuck - A piece used to aid the potter in trimming. A chuck is a form that can hold a pot upside-down above the wheel head while the potter trims it. Chucks are thrown and bisque fired clay cylinders which are open on both sides.

an instrument for measuring the distance between two points

Is a measuring device used to measure distances and thickness.

Measuring device commonly used to measure the diameters of grips and shafts. Calipers may be used to accurately measure other specifications of clubs as well.

a tool to check thicknesses and diameters often with hinged curved jaws

A two-legged drawing/measuring instrument; can be used for stepping off measurements, for scribing circles, for drawing out a motif, and for measuring inside and outside diameters. All marquetry and inlay workers need a pair of calipers.

A measuring device used to accurately determine where to place piercings on the body and to determine the size and gauge of jewelry needed for tongue piercings. It can be used to measure distances and thicknesses.