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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Micrometer caliper — Micrometer Mi*crom e*ter, n. [Micro + meter: cf. F. microm[ e]tre.] An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
micrometer caliper — or micrometer calipers [mī kräm′ət ər] n. calipers with a micrometer screw, for extremely accurate measurement * * * … Universalium
micrometer caliper — or micrometer calipers [mī kräm′ət ər] n. calipers with a micrometer screw, for extremely accurate measurement … English World dictionary
micrometer (caliper) — Instrument for making precise linear measurements of dimensions such as diameters, thicknesses, and lengths of solid bodies. It consists of a C shaped frame with a movable jaw operated by a screw. The accuracy of the measurements depends on the… … Universalium
Micrometer — Mi*crom e*ter, n. [Micro + meter: cf. F. microm[ e]tre.] An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given directly is that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Micrometer gauge — Micrometer Mi*crom e*ter, n. [Micro + meter: cf. F. microm[ e]tre.] An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Micrometer head — Micrometer Mi*crom e*ter, n. [Micro + meter: cf. F. microm[ e]tre.] An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Micrometer microscope — Micrometer Mi*crom e*ter, n. [Micro + meter: cf. F. microm[ e]tre.] An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Micrometer screw — Micrometer Mi*crom e*ter, n. [Micro + meter: cf. F. microm[ e]tre.] An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
micrometer — micrometer1 [mī kräm′ət ər] n. [Fr micromètre: see MICRO & METER] 1. an instrument for measuring very small distances, angles, diameters, etc., used on a telescope or microscope 2. MICROMETER CALIPER micrometer2 [mī′krō mēt΄ər] n … English World dictionary
