Meaning | A measuring ... / measuring instrument or device for keeping time. |
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Synonyms | timekeeper, horologe |
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Parts | balance wheel, balance | A wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine |
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dial | The face of a timepiece |
escapement | mechanical device that regulates movement |
hairspring | A fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece |
hand | A rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece |
time-ball | A ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time |
Narrower | atomic clock | A timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules |
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clock | A timepiece that shows the time of day |
sandglass | timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage |
sundial | timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial |
timer | A timepiece that measures a time ... / time interval and signals its end |
watch, ticker | A small portable timepiece |
Broader | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device | instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
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Spanish | horologe, reloj |
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Catalan | horologe, rellotge |
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