chronometer
noun (chronometers)
Everyday
A very exact clock, used at sea to find the ship's position by knowing the exact time. tree →
In the lessons
in adventure tales, a captain checks the ship's exact position with his chronometer
Examples
- The captain checked the chronometer before he marked the map. tree →
- A chronometer keeps very exact time, even on a rocking ship. tree →
Note
nothing for maths
On Mova
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