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Scale Up Control Onclergyman Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
VERNIER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
VERNIER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "VERNIER" which means:
- noun
- • A small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale
- • French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The vernier on the microscope helped us measure small distances with precision."
- • "The mechanic used a vernier caliper to measure the thickness of the car's brake pads."
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| The Guardian Cryptic26 Nov 2002 | Down 19 | |
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