micrometer
Meanings
Plural: micrometers
Noun
- a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
- caliper for measuring small distances
- A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
- US spelling of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
Origin / Etymology
From French micromètre.
Synonyms
micrometer caliper, micrometer gauge, micron
Scrabble Score: 16
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Words With Friends Score: 19
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