Water Clock (Noun)
Meaning
Clock that measures time by the escape of water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used a water clock to measure the passage of time with great accuracy.
- The water clock was an important innovation in timekeeping during the Middle Ages.
- A water clock consists of two containers, one above the other, with a narrow passage connecting them.
- The flow of water from the top container to the bottom one measures the passage of time on a water clock.
- The Babylonians used a water clock to divide the day into equal periods, allowing for more precise timekeeping.