Definition of timekeeper Timekeeper

time•keep•er

We found 13 definitions of timekeeper from 4 different sources.

What does timekeeper mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: timekeepers
timekeeper - (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed
		timer
		official someone who administers the rules of a game or sport; "the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling"
		athletics, sport participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
timekeeper - a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees
timekeeper - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
		timepiece, horologe
		measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
		atomic clock a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules
		balance wheel, balance a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
		clock a timepiece that shows the time of day
		dial the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
		escapement mechanical device that regulates movement
		hairspring a fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece
		hand physical assistance; "give me a hand with the chores"
		sandglass timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
		sundial timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
		time-ball a ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time; especially at an observatory
		timer a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end

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Wiktionary

timekeeper (Noun)
A device that shows the time; a timepiece.
timekeeper (Noun)
A person who keeps records of the hours of attendance of employees.
timekeeper (Noun)
A person who records the times elapsed in a sporting event.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

timekeeper (n.)
A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece.
timekeeper (n.)
A person who keeps, marks, regulates, or determines the time.
timekeeper (n.)
A person who keeps a record of the time spent by workmen at their work.
timekeeper (n.)
One who gives the time for the departure of conveyances.
timekeeper (n.)
One who marks the time in musical performances.
timekeeper (n.)
One appointed to mark and declare the time of participants in races or other contests.