horologe
/'hɔrəlɔdʤ/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
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