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timer

ti·mer

US/ˈtaɪmɚ/ fairly common

noun

1.

a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end

2.

(sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

Synonyms
3.

a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times

Origin

From time (verb) + -er.

Phrases

  • chess timer
  • egg timer
  • kitchen timer
  • old timer
  • sand timer
  • self timer
  • sprinkler timer
  • time switch
  • watchdog timer

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