So, my advice: Use either "watch" or "clock" as appropriate.Īnd note that most young people actually don't use watches, they use their phone to tell the time. Timepieces can have bells or alarms, although the word is sometimes used by people who limit the word "clock" to "timepiece with a bell". Clocks don't need to have chimes (even though their name comes from the Latin for "bell") and watches don't need to have alarms (despite the etymology). A watch is small timepiece that fits in a pocket or on a wrist. A clock is a large timepiece that may be hung on the wall, or stand on the floor or on a shelf. etc.Ī "timepiece" is relatively technical term for sundials, clocks, watches: any device that lets you know the time. First of all, we will look for a few extra hints for this entry: Accurate timepiece. Or "hourglasses" and "sundials" are the same, but watches are different. Lets find possible answers to 'Accurate timepiece' crossword clue. In other languages perhaps "watches" and "mantlepiece clocks" are the same, but wall clocks and sundials are different. Wristwatch and pocket watch are types of watch. In English, watches, clocks, sundials and hourglasses are all "different", but "wallclocks" and "mantelpiece clocks" are types of clock. I'm going to get my daughter a clock for her birthday, or perhaps a watch. If you want to write in natural sounding English, either choose "watch" or choose "clock", or write "watch or clock" (and perhaps rephrase).
EXTREMELY ACCURATE TIMEPIECE CROSSWORD PORTABLE
It is used by people who insist that a "clock" must have a "bell" (see the etymology for why). This page shows answers to the clue Chronometer, followed by ten definitions like A portable timekeeper, Any timepiece. "Timepiece" is technical and rather dated. I suspect that in your language the distinction isn't usually made, and you are want to translate a sentence that uses this ambiguity from your language to English.īut if you write "I'm going to get my daughter a timepiece for her birthday." It will be very odd, even if it is the literal translation. There are words (gotube gives "timepiece") but these are relatively rare and technical. You can easily improve your search by specifying the number of letters in the answer.
Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. We found 20 possible solutions for this clue. divers and astronauts, who have to ration breathable atmosphere), will insist on a "chronometer," but those don't need to cost $100,000 (yes, really). Crossword Clue The crossword clue Timepiece with 3 letters was last seen on the January 01, 1994. More usefully, anybody whose life literally depends on accurate timekeeping (e.g. But, the expensive watch market is driven by a relatively small group of fabulously rich people who have more money than anyone could possibly spend in a lifetime, and we should not let their peacocking co-opt this term. "Chronometer" is also what people call expensive watches. And, to JamesK's point, there really is a staggering diversity of sub-species in very many contexts, a more-precise term is better. "Timepiece" is the one that probably best describes the familiar kinds of time-keeping devices that a layperson is likely to encounter. I believe this is the largest category that encompasses every possible device whose function is to measure the passing of time.
An emaciated, yet harmless-looking and even friendly skull on which the hours flow by, marked off by hands, Arabic numerals and gilded hour-markers striking an elegant contrast with the overall black hue.Noun: chronometer plural noun: chronometersĪn instrument for measuring time, especially one designed to keep accurate time in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure Its lacquered dial features a calavera face, a stylized Mexican skull featuring sun, flower and heart-shaped motifs, as well as a moustache with rounded tips above a sweet toothless smile. Macabre, yet in a manner that is all about parody, this festival gives Chopard the opportunity to revisit the theme of vanities through the L.U.C Skull One timepiece. A holiday intended as a remembrance of loved ones who have passed away, it is an opportunity to offer gifts, offerings and libations to the deceased, and to maintain the bond that unites families on both sides of the final frontier.
L.U.C Skull One © Chopard A design inspired by ancient traditionsĪ syncretic tradition, born in the Aztec civilization and blended with Spanish Catholicism, the Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead in Spanish – is a joyful celebration of the cycle of life and a reminder to be aware of the possibility of death, which in turn gives meaning to existence.
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