watchmaker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A craftsperson or company who makes and/or maintains watches.
  2. God in His role as the creator according to the watchmaker analogy.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-watchmaker.wav

Word forms

watchmaker watchmakers

Etymology

From watch + maker. Compare clockmaker.

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