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Noun

timepiece - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
timekeeper, horologe
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
atomic clock a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules
balance wheel, balance a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
clock a timepiece that shows the time of day
dial the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
escapement mechanical device that regulates movement
hairspring a fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece
hand physical assistance; "give me a hand with the chores"
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
time-ball a ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time; especially at an observatory
timer a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
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Substantiv

timepiece - Any device that measures or registers time; a clock or watch, especially one lacking a chime or other striking mechanism.

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