mechanical timer
Wind-up time controller
A mechanical timer is a device that measures time intervals using physical mechanisms—springs, gears, or escapements—rather than electronics.
The familiar kitchen timer with a twist dial is the classic example: you wind it to the desired time, and it ticks down until a bell rings.
Set the mechanical timer for twenty minutes.
Mechanical timers also control appliances, lights, and irrigation systems on schedules.
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