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timekeeper vs sandglass

sandglass vs timekeeper

timekeeper and sandglass both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
timekeeper Yes No No No
sandglass Yes No No No
As nouns, sandglass is a hyponym of timekeeper; that is, sandglass is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than timekeeper:
  • timekeeper: a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
  • sandglass: timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
Other hyponyms of timekeeper include atomic clock, clock, sundial, timer, ticker, watch.
timekeeper (noun) sandglass (noun)
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees
(sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed
Difference between timekeeper and sandglass

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