English Explanatory Dictionary

water clock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device for measuring time using water, typically by measuring water flowing in or out of a basin of known size at a known rate.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-water clock.wav

Word forms

water clock water clocks waterclock

Synonyms

clepsydra
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