Timepiece: alternatives and connections

A machine for measuring time, indicating the hour and other divisions by means of hands moving on a dial plate. Its works are moved by a weight or a…

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An instrument for measuring time by the running of sand. See Hourglass.

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An instrument to show the time of day by means of the shadow of a gnomon, or style, on a plate.

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One who, or that which, ticks, or produces a ticking sound, as a watch or clock, a telegraphic sounder, etc.

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A timekeeper; especially, a watch by which small intervals of time can be measured; a kind of stop watch. It is used for timing the speed of horses,…

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The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or pre…

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An apparatus for weighing.

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A wheel which regulates the beats or pulses of a watch or chronometer, answering to the pendulum of a clock; -- often called simply a balance.

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An instrument, formerly much used for showing the time of day from the shadow of a style or gnomon on a graduated arc or surface; esp., a sundial; bu…

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The act of escaping; escape.

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The slender recoil spring which regulates the motion of the balance in a timepiece.

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That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and monkeys, and the corresponding part in many other animals; manus; paw. See Manus.

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A servant who called out the hours.

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A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece.

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