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单词 timepiece
释义

timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs How to pronounce timepiece (audio)
: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time
especially : one that does not chime

Synonyms

  • chronometer
  • clock
  • timekeeper
  • timer
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Example Sentences

the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs How to pronounce timepiece (audio)
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure the passing of time

timepiece

noun

as in clock
a device to measure time the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • clock
  • chronometer
  • timekeeper
  • timer
  • chronograph
  • stopwatch
  • sundial
  • alarm clock
  • time clock
  • atomic clock
  • grandfather clock
  • cuckoo clock
  • hourglass
  • clepsydra
  • sandglass
  • watch
  • water clock
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