Vernier calipers — Vernier Ver ni*er, n. [So named after the inventor, Pierre Vernier.] A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Calipers — Cal i*pers, n. pl. [Corrupted from caliber.] 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.; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vernier — Ver ni*er, n. [So named after the inventor, Pierre Vernier.] A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so graduated… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vernier compass — Vernier Ver ni*er, n. [So named after the inventor, Pierre Vernier.] A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vernier gauge — Vernier Ver ni*er, n. [So named after the inventor, Pierre Vernier.] A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vernier transit — Vernier Ver ni*er, n. [So named after the inventor, Pierre Vernier.] A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vernier caliper — a caliper formed of two pieces sliding across one another, one having a graduated scale and the other a vernier. Also called vernier micrometer. [1875 80] * * * ▪ measurement instrument instrument for making very accurate linear… … Universalium
Vernier throttle — A vernier throttle is a throttle often used in aircraft. It uses a cable and a screw mechanism to provide the operator precise control over an engine s operation. The concept is similar in use to vernier calipers which have a primary operation… … Wikipedia
Vernier Scale — In 1631 French mathematician Pierre Vernier (1580 1637) published a mathematical treatise showing that a small, movable auxiliary scale could be attached to a larger, graduated scale to obtain finer adjustments. From that beginning developed… … Dictionary of eponyms
calipers — noun /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz,ˈkæl.ɨ.pɚz/ A device used to measure thickness between two surfaces, especially for small or precise measurements. Good, good for there, he mumbled, and then with a certain eagerness asked me whether I would let him measure my… … Wiktionary
