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timer

noun as in chronometer

noun as in watch

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Today it would be considered a felony, classifying him as a “two-timer” and therefore ineligible for special release.

But neither was it terrifying, one first-timer told me afterwards.

It also has a rechargeable battery and a timer, so you can leave it to set to work and return to a good-as-new grill later.

The new nanny replaces part-timer Jessie Webb, 71, who was William's nanny when he was little.

Another technique that utilizes the timer is the Tabata protocol.

Say, old-timer, is it right about Mac losing his stripes and getting thirty days in the cooler?

"Dump her in here, ole-timer," cried Bud, holding out the frying pan emptied of all but grease.

The timer on the dual type magneto is adjusted so that the battery spark occurs about 5° later than the magneto spark.

The disc of the timer, known as the "commutator," is so geared that it revolves in unison with the motor.

Recognised him instantly as a regular old-timer at the heels of the Baron, and tackled him on our ancient terms.

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On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to timer, such as: clock, hourglass, metronome, and timepiece.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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