hermaphrodite caliper
measurement device
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A hermaphrodite caliper is a specialized drawing instrument that combines features of both a caliper and a divider. It has one leg designed like a caliper, used for measuring, and another leg that ends in a sharp point, functioning as a divider for scribing lines. This unique design allows it to be used for tasks such as marking a line at a specific distance from a surface, whether flat or curved. It is also referred to as an odd-leg caliper or compass calipers.1234
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