TIMEPIECE Synonyms

• an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)

• a timepiece that shows the time of day

• measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time

• a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes

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

• timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

• (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

• a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees

• a measuring instrument or device for keeping time