Synonyms for chronometer

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kruh-nom-i-ter

Phonetic Transcription : krəˈnɒm ɪ tər

Définition of chronometer

Origin : 1735, from chrono- "time" + -meter. Related: Chronometric.

noun watch

Example sentences :

We were now questioned about our longitude, and whether we had a chronometer.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

The captain kept his eyes fixed on the chronometer in his hand.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

The chronometer on the mantel was obscured by a thick layer of dust.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Faces isn't the chronometer to steer your boat to the good ones.
Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine

He stood with a strained tautness, staring feverishly at the chronometer.
Extract from : « Competition » by James Causey

Bishop noticed the thistle bouquet in a vase over the chronometer.
Extract from : « Competition » by James Causey

But the terrible question was, how near right is the chronometer?
Extract from : « Captains of Industry » by James Parton

He looked at the chronometer on the wall—he had slept twelve hours!
Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell

The famous London chronometer told him that it was nine o'clock.
Extract from : « The Man With The Broken Ear » by Edmond About

"It is now a quarter to," said the professor, regarding his chronometer.
Extract from : « The Wizard of the Sea » by Roy Rockwood

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