Definition of timepiece Timepiece

/tajˈmpiˌs/ - [taympees] - time•piece

We found 4 definitions of timepiece from 4 different sources.

What does timepiece mean?

Noun Plural: timepieces
timepiece - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
		timekeeper, 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