Stopwatch (Noun)
Meaning
A timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The coach used a stopwatch to time the sprinters during the track meet.
- She clicked the stopwatch as the runner crossed the finish line.
- The referee held up a stopwatch to signal the start of the game.
- He set the stopwatch to zero before the swimmer dove into the pool.
- The athlete's personal best time was recorded using a precise digital stopwatch.