horologe

/'hɔrəlɔdʤ/

Thân thiện

The antique horologe chimes softly on the mantelpiece.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A timepiece; a device for measuring or indicating time: A horologe is any instrument or machine that tells the time, such as a clock or watch.

Usage

• The word "horologe" is a formal and somewhat archaic term. It is most commonly encountered in historical, literary, or technical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. It refers to the general category of time-measuring devices.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient tower housed a magnificent mechanical horologe.
  • His collection included various horologes from different centuries, from sundials to early pocket watches.

Advanced Usage

• "Horologe of the night": A poetic term sometimes used to refer to the stars or the moon, as natural indicators of time.
  • The moon served as their horologe during the journey.

Variants and Related Words

• Horology (n): The art or science of measuring time or making timepieces.
  • He studied horology to become a master watchmaker.
• Horologist (n): A person who makes or repairs clocks and watches.
  • The skilled horologist restored the antique clock.

Synonyms

• Timepiece: A general term for any device that measures or shows time.
• Chronometer: A precise timekeeping instrument, especially for scientific purposes.
• Clock: A more common and specific term for a timepiece, typically not worn on the person.

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym for a physical object that tells time. Conceptually, one might consider terms like timelessness or eternity.

Related Phrases

• "To regulate a horologe": To adjust a clock or watch to keep accurate time.
  • It was the butler's duty to regulate all the horologes in the manor.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

Từ đồng nghĩa

• timepiece
• timekeeper