# calipers vs clippers

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### calipers
*noun · IPA /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ · frequency rank #49,812*
A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.

### clippers
*noun · IPA /ˈklɪpɚz/ · frequency rank #12,942*
plural of clipper

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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