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timepiece
noun time·piece \ˈtīm-ˌpēs\
: a clock or watch
Full Definition of TIMEPIECE
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time; especially : one that does not chime
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First Known Use of TIMEPIECE
1765
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- Synonyms
- chronometer, clock, timekeeper, timer
Rhymes with TIMEPIECE
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TIMEPIECE Defined for Kids
timepiece
noun time·piece \ˈtīm-ˌpēs\
Definition of TIMEPIECE for Kids
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure the passing of time
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