water clocks

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

It's pronounced as /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ klɑːks/


What is synonym and antonym for water clocks?

In the thesaurus, “water clocks” has 18 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for water clocks

  • alarm clocks
  • atomic clocks
  • chronographs
  • chronometers
  • clepsydrae
  • clepsydras
  • clocks
  • cuckoo clocks
  • grandfather clocks
  • hourglasses
  • sandglasses
  • stopwatches
  • sundials
  • time clocks
  • timekeepers
  • timepieces
  • timers
  • watches

Meanings of water clocks

  • 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

  • Ancient civilizations often used water clocks to track time during the day.
  • The museum featured a collection of rare water clocks from different cultures.
  • The early water clocks were not as accurate as today's modern timepieces.
  • Historians studied water clocks to understand how people measured time in the past.
  • The inventor improved the design of the water clocks, making them more reliable.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to water clocks, such as: alarm clocks, atomic clocks, chronographs, chronometers, clepsydrae, clepsydras, clocks.

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