Chronograph
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɒ.nə.ɡɹɑːf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chronograph is a noun meaning A device which marks or records time or time intervals.
Meaning
A device which marks or records time or time intervals.
More Meanings
- A combination of a watch and a stopwatch.
- (firearms) To make an accurate measurement of the speed of a projectile.
- (obsolete) A chronogram.
Example Sentences
Along this critical length Sir Nigel [Gresley], completely unmoved and in a very cheerful humour, came into my compartment and sat down next to me, with the immense chronograph in his hand that he had had made specially for speed recording; [...].
Word Forms
- chronographs
- chronographing
- chronographed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chronogram, chronostich, punctograph, cardiagraph, harmonogram, dictograph.
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