TIMEKEEPERS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word timekeepers. (close relations)
Definition of TIMEKEEPERS
Best Alternative Words for TIMEKEEPERS
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clocks | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage | ||||||||
chronometers | nounn | |||||||
noun • an accurate clock (especially used in navigation) | ||||||||
timepieces | nounn | |||||||
noun • a measuring instrument or device for keeping time | ||||||||
timers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end • (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed • a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times | ||||||||
watches | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small portable timepiece • a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty • a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe • the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) verb • look attentively • follow with the eyes or the mind • see or watch • observe with attention • be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful • observe or determine by looking • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | ||||||||
timepiece | nounn | |||||||
noun • a measuring instrument or device for keeping time | ||||||||
timer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end • (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed • a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times | ||||||||
clock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a timepiece that shows the time of day verb • measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time | ||||||||
horologe | nounn | |||||||
noun • a measuring instrument or device for keeping time | ||||||||
watch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small portable timepiece • a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty • a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe • the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) verb • look attentively • follow with the eyes or the mind • see or watch • observe with attention • be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful • observe or determine by looking • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort |