as in clock
a device to measure time the museum includes some ancient water clocks and sundials in its collection of historical timekeepers

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Recent Examples of timekeeper But unlike your average timekeeper, Withings’ bestselling ScanWatch 2 also picks up on your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, temperature, activity, menstrual cycle, and sleep—and will give you a heads up if something seems off. Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025 Sponsor’s database clock will be the official timekeeper for this Giveaway. USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025 Over the summer, it was reported that the Swiss watchmaker was gunning to become the motor-racing competition’s official timekeeper, a title previously held by its competitor Rolex. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025 Likewise, the Reverso’s clever flip face came out of a need for polo players to protect the glass of their timekeepers while playing the high-octane sport. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for timekeeper 

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“Timekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timekeeper. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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