Caliper (disambiguation)
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Caliper may refer to:
- CaliperCaliperA caliper is a device used to measure the distance between two opposing sides of an object. A caliper can be as simple as a compass with inward or outward-facing points...
(measuring tool) - The part of a disc brakeDisc brakeThe disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel while it is in motion.A brake disc is usually made of cast iron, but may in some cases be made of composites such as reinforced carbon–carbon or ceramic matrix composites. This is connected to the wheel and/or...
assembly that squeezes the rotor - The part of a bicycle rim brakeBicycle brake systemsA bicycle brake is used to slow down or stop a bicycle. There have been various types of brake used throughout history, and several are still in use today...
assembly that squeezes the pads onto the rim - Caliper CorporationCaliper CorporationCaliper Corporation was founded in 1983 as a developer of mapping software and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.Caliper develops geographic information systems and transportation software...
, a software firm - Brace (orthopaedic), specifically a leg brace
- Caliper, a measure of the thickness of paper
- CALiPER, the Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting Program of the U.S. Department of Energy, which tests solid-state lighting (SSL) technologies