"timepiece" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtaɪmpiːs/ Forms: timepieces [plural]
Etymology: From time + piece. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|time|piece}} time + piece Head templates: {{en-noun}} timepiece (plural timepieces)
  1. A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism. Categories (topical): Clocks, Timekeeping
    Sense id: en-timepiece-en-noun-sqYSdMVv Disambiguation of Clocks: 54 46 Disambiguation of Timekeeping: 51 49 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49
  2. A watch (a small portable device used to tell the time of day), particularly one lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism. Categories (topical): Clocks, Timekeeping
    Sense id: en-timepiece-en-noun-mkrm7IG8 Disambiguation of Clocks: 54 46 Disambiguation of Timekeeping: 51 49 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: time-piece, chronograph, chronometer, metronome, timepiece, timekeeper, time-keeper, timer Hypernyms: device, artifact Related terms: time, clockwork, clock face, dial, hand, hour hand, minute hand, second hand

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