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单词 timepieces
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

timepieces

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • clocks
  • chronometers
  • timekeepers
  • timers
  • chronographs
  • watches
  • atomic clocks
  • stopwatches
  • sundials
  • alarm clocks
  • time clocks
  • cuckoo clocks
  • grandfather clocks
  • hourglasses
  • water clocks
  • sandglasses
  • clepsydrae
  • clepsydras
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