water clock

The phrase “water clock” has 3 syllables: wa-ter clock

It's pronounced as /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ klɑːk/


What is synonym and antonym for water clock?

In the thesaurus, “water clock” has 17 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for water clock along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for water clock

  • alarm clock
  • atomic clock
  • chronograph
  • chronometer
  • clepsydra
  • clock
  • cuckoo clock
  • grandfather clock
  • hourglass
  • sandglass
  • stopwatch
  • sundial
  • time clock
  • timekeeper
  • timepiece
  • timer
  • watch

Meanings of water clock

  • noun
    1. A device for measuring time by letting water flow out of a container, usually through a tiny aperture.
    2. A clepsydra.

Example Sentences

  • The ancient water clock was used to measure time long before modern watches.
  • The museum displayed a beautiful replica of a water clock.
  • The water clock slowly dripped water to indicate the passing hours.
  • In ancient Greece, the water clock was an essential tool for timekeeping.
  • The scientist explained how the water clock worked using the flow of water.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to water clock, such as: alarm clock, atomic clock, chronograph, chronometer, clepsydra, clock, cuckoo clock.

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