watchmaker

Thân thiện

The watchmaker carefully repairs a small wristwatch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person whose occupation is making or repairing watches: A watchmaker is a skilled artisan who specializes in the creation, assembly, maintenance, and repair of watches and timepieces.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The intricate pocket watch required the expertise of a master watchmaker.
  • He apprenticed for five years to become a certified watchmaker.
  • The small town's only watchmaker could fix any model of wristwatch.

Advanced Usage

• "Independent watchmaker": Refers to a watchmaker who creates timepieces under their own brand name, often in contrast to large commercial manufacturers.
  • The collector sought out timepieces from a renowned independent watchmaker.

Variants and Related Words

• Watchmaking (n): The art, craft, or profession of making watches.
  • He studied the history of Swiss watchmaking.

Synonyms

• Horologist: A person who makes clocks and watches or who studies the measurement of time.
• Clockmaker: A person who makes and repairs clocks and watches. (Note: While often used interchangeably, "clockmaker" can sometimes emphasize larger timepieces.)

Related Phrases

• Watchmaker's bench: The specialized workbench used by a watchmaker, typically equipped with magnifying lenses and small tools.
  • The antique watchmaker's bench was covered in delicate tools.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who makes or repairs watches

Từ đồng nghĩa

• horologist
• horologer