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  1. 1. n. An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A metronome. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. an accurate clock (especially used in navigation) Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper. 2. A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc. 3. (Mus.) A metronome. Box chronometer. See under Box. -- Pocket chronometer, a chronometer in the form of a large watch. -- To rate a chronometer. See Rate, v. t. Source: webster
  6. 6. A metronome. Box chronometer. See under Box.-- Pocket chronometer, a chronometer in the form of a large watch.-- To rate a chronometer. See Rate, v. t. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. an accurate clock (especially used in navigation) Source: ecdict

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