horologe
Archaic time device
Horologe is an archaic or literary term for a timepiece, encompassing clocks, watches, sundials, and other devices that measure or indicate the passage of time.
The word appears occasionally in historical texts and poetry but has largely been replaced by more specific terms in modern usage.
The ancient horologe in the tower still chimed on the hour.
Tick-controlling clock component
- mainspringClock's power coil
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- clockworkSpring-driven gear system
fusee · barrel · jewels · winding · movement · cogs · rotor · verge
Device displaying time
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- grandfatherFather's or mother's father
- cuckooBrood parasite bird
- mantelDecorative hearth shelf
bracket · carriage · lantern · longcase · regulator · turret · tower · astronomical
Shadow-based timekeeper
- gnomonSundial's shadow-casting projection
- obeliskTapering stone monument
- astrolabeAncient altitude-measuring instrument
- nocturnalActive during darkness
sandglass · hourglass · hemicycle · plumb-bob · planisphere
Graduated circular indicator
- faceHead's anterior surface
- handsGripping limbs' extremities
- numeralsSymbols for quantities
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
case · crystal · crown · indices · complications · chime · strike · alarm
Degree of correctness
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- compensationPayment for services rendered
rate · gaining · losing · timing · synchronization · beat · amplitude · jeweled
escapement
Tick-controlling clock component
- mainspringClock's power coil
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
clockwork · fusee · barrel · jewels · winding · movement · cogs · rotor · verge · anchor
clock
Device displaying time
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- grandfatherFather's or mother's father
- cuckooBrood parasite bird
mantel · bracket · carriage · lantern · longcase · regulator · turret · tower · astronomical · chiming
sundial
Shadow-based timekeeper
- gnomonSundial's shadow-casting projection
- obeliskTapering stone monument
- astrolabeAncient altitude-measuring instrument
nocturnal · sandglass · hourglass · hemicycle · plumb-bob · planisphere
dial
Graduated circular indicator
bezel · case · crystal · crown · indices · complications · chime · strike · alarm · moonphase
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
compensation · rate · gaining · losing · timing · synchronization · beat · amplitude · jeweled
horologecalendar
Date-tracking system
almanac · thermometer · barometer · odometer · speedometer