Vernier
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A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduatedinstrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer,for indicating parts of divisions. It is so graduated that a certainconvenient number of its divisions are just equal to a certainnumber, either one less or one more, of the divisions of theinstrument, so that parts of a division are determined by observingwhat line on the vernier coincides with a line on the instrument.Vernier calipers, Vernier gauge, a gauge with a graduated bar and asliding jaw bearing a vernier, used for accurate measurements.-- Vernier compass, a surveyors
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Sweet Family from Algonac Michigan.
Known to start trouble and not to be messed with.The family is kinda like a Mafia.So watch what you say.I learned that
the hard way.If your a family friend you have many people watching your back for you
Consider yourself lucky.
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