CHRONOGRAPH

chronograph

(noun) an accurate timer for recording time

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chronograph (plural chronographs)

(obsolete) A chronogram.

A device which marks or records time or time intervals

A combination of watch and stopwatch

Verb

chronograph (third-person singular simple present chronographs, present participle chronographing, simple past and past participle chronographed)

(firearms) To make an accurate measurement of the speed of a projectile.

Source: Wiktionary


Chron"o*graph, n. Etym: [Gr. -graph: cf. F. chronographe.]

1. An instrument for measuring or recording intervals of time, upon a revolving drum or strip of paper moved by clockwork. The action of the stylus or pen is controlled by electricity.

2. Same as Chronogram, 1. [R.]

3. A chronoscope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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