chronograph

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: chron=o=graph

CIDE DICTIONARY

chronograph, n. [Gr. time + -graph: cf. F. chronographe.].

•  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.  [1913 Webster]
•  Same as Chronogram, 1.  [1913 Webster]
•  A chronoscope.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

chronograph, n.
1 an instrument for recording time with extreme accuracy.
2 a stopwatch.

Derivative

chronographic adj.

ROGET THESAURUS

chronograph

Chronometry

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