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ver·ni·er ˈcal·li·per [ˌvɜ:niəʳ ˈkælɪpəʳ, Am ˌvɜ:rniɚ ˈkæləpɚ] N

met·ric ˈver·ni·er scale [ˈvɜ:niəʳ, Am ˈvɜ:rniɚ] N

ˈinch ver·ni·er scale N TECH

inch vernier scale (part of vernier calliper)

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Sprockets with vernier adjusters were fitted to allow for chain wear, and the cam timing was supposed to be checked every 6000 miles.
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The concept is similar in use to vernier calipers which have a primary operation for gross (large) movement, and a secondary operation for fine movement.
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The vernier thruster exploded, causing the rocket to tumble out of control.
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The cold gas vernier engines are cross-fed by gas drawn from ullage space of the opposite tank.
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A vernier caliper would be needed to confirm.
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The movable arm has a vernier scale which permits readings of 1/16th degree.
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At the bottom is an endless vernier which clamps into teeth on the bottom of the arc.
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