| 单词 | clock winder |
| 释义 | > as lemmasclock winder clock winder n. a person whose job it is to wind a clock or clocks; (also) a key for winding a clock.Cf. clock keeper n., clock master n., and clock setter n. ΘΚΠ the world > time > instruments for measuring time > clock > [noun] > making or regulating > one who makes or regulates clockmaker1374 horologer1496 regular1513 clocksmith1556 clock setter1574 clock keeper1576 clockman1613 clock master1629 dialler1650 dialist1652 horologiographian1688 clock winder1720 horologiographer1727 horologist1798 timer1876 the world > time > instruments for measuring time > clock > [noun] > instrument for winding key1631 clock winder1889 1720 W. Browne Surv. Cathedral-Church of St. Asaph App. 282 To an Organ-Blower, Sexton, and Clock-winder, 5l. 17s. 8d. 1889 P. N. Hasluck Clock Jobber's Handybk. v. 67 The case, which is made of leather, contains..a set of six different-sized clock winders. 2003 R. D. Hale Cloud Dweller xl. 449 Heinie, Oshatakea's clock winder, had to drag a ladder from somewhere, climb halfway up the wall, wind the clock and climb back down again, a daunting task for a man his age. < as lemmas |
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