How to spell CLIPER correctly?

The misspelling "cliper" can be corrected by suggesting to change it to "clipper", which refers to a tool used for cutting nails or hair. Another correct suggestion would be to change it to "clapper", which refers to a device that makes a loud noise when struck against something.

• caliper I needed to use a caliper to measure the width of the pipe.
• clip er The professional barber used his clipper to trim the customer's hair.
• clipper My grandfather used to sail on a clipper ship.

Contempories

• contemporaneous
• contemporaries
• contemporary
• contemptuous
• cotemporaries