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chronometer

noun

/krəˈnɒmɪtər/

Meaning

An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.

The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.

timepiece, clock, watch, timer, instrument

sundial, hourglass

marine chronometer, precise chronometer, reliable chronometer, chronometer watch

extreme tiredness or exhaustion

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior.

the non-physical part of a person, regarded as their true self