timer
nounOne who keeps track of time; a timekeeper.
nounA timepiece, especially one used for measuring and signaling the end of time intervals, as on a stove.
nounA switch or regulator that controls or activates and deactivates another mechanism at set times.
nounA device that controls the timing of the sparks that ignite the fuel in an internal-combustion engine.
nounOne who keeps or measures and records time; a timekeeper.
nounA form of stop-watch for recording or indicating short intervals of time.
nounA timekeeper; especially, a watch by which small intervals of time can be measured; a kind of stop watch. It is used for timing the speed of horses, machinery, etc.
nounIn electric ignition, an adjustable device for automatically timing the spark.
nounSomeone or something which
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