Chronometer

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An exceptionally precise timepiece.
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  • n. A device for measuring time, such as a watch or clock
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper.
  • n. A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc.
  • n. A metronome.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Any instrument that measures time, or divides time into equal portions, or is used for that purpose, as a clock, watch, or dial.
  • n. Specifically, a time-keeper of great accuracy designed to be used for determining the longitude at sea, or for any other purpose where a very exact measurement of time is required.
  • n. An instrument intended to set the pace and rhythm for a piece of music; a metronome.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    clock   
    Cross Reference
    solar chronometer   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    timekeeper    metronome   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    barometer    timekeeper    chron    sextant    wristwatch   
     
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