chronometer
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An instrument for measuring time with a very high degree of accuracy.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Sailors once relied on a ship's _____ to work out their longitude at sea."
Answer: chronometer
In your own words, what does "chronometer" mean?
An instrument for measuring time with a very high degree of accuracy.
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