timepiece

/ˌtaɪmˈpis/

Other forms: timepieces

Definitions of timepiece

1. noun

   a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
   synonyms: horologe, timekeeper

   types:

   atomic clock

   a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules

   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 interval and signals its end

   ticker, watch

   a small portable timepiece

   alarm, alarm clock

   a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time

   ammonia clock

   an atomic clock based on vibrational frequency of the nitrogen atom in the ammonia molecule

   analog clock

   a clock that displays the time of day by the position of hands on a dial

   analog watch

   a watch that represents time by the position of hands on a dial

   caesium clock

   an atomic clock based on the energy difference between two states of the caesium nucleus in a magnetic field

   chronograph

   a device for recording time with great precision

   chronometer

   an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)

   cuckoo clock

   clock that announces the hours with a sound like the call of the cuckoo

   digital clock

   a clock that displays the time of day digitally

   digital watch

   a watch with a digital display

   egg timer

   a sandglass that runs for three minutes; used to time the boiling of eggs

   electric clock

   a clock using a small electric motor

   hourglass

   a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes

   hunter, hunting watch

   a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal

   parking meter

   a coin-operated timer located next to a parking space; depositing money into it entitles you to park your car there for a specified length of time

   pendulum clock

   a clock regulated by a pendulum

   pendulum watch

   (18th century) a watch with a balance wheel having a fake pendulum attached to it

   pocket watch

   a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket

   stem-winder

   a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem

   stop watch, stopwatch

   a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)

   system clock

   a time-of-day clock in a computer system

   time clock

   clock used to record the hours that people work

   turret clock

   a clock with more than one dial to show the time in all directions from a tower

   wall clock

   a clock mounted on a wall

   clepsydra, water clock, water glass

   a clock that measures time by the escape of water; now historical

   wrist watch, wristwatch

   a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist

   type of:

   measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

   instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something