timepiece
About 0.13 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.
The only timepiece she allowed in the house was a sundial. She usually kept the curtains pulled.
- noun A watch (a small portable device used to tell the time of day), particularly one lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.
His pocket watch was a beautiful timepiece.
Similar words
timekeeper pocket clock clock pointer pendulette punch clock stop clock hammer ticker time ball
Often followed by
in and of that is on was to with
Word family
timepieces
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