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stopwatch

/ˈstɒpwɒtʃ/ /ˈstɑːpwɑːtʃ/

Meanings
noun
A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed from a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.

Examples :

"The runner used a stopwatch to time how long it took to run the mile. "
time device sport electronics machine technology technical

Related Words

Illustration runner

runner noun

/ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/

Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

"I just got back from my morning run."

Illustration measure

measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

Illustration from

from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration time

time noun

/tɑem/ /taɪm/

The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.

"Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time"

Illustration deactivated

deactivated verb

/diˈæktɪveɪtɪd/ /diˈæktəveɪtɪd/

To make something inactive or no longer effective

"Because he lost his phone, he deactivated his social media accounts. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration piece

piece noun

/piːs/

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

"I’d like another piece of pie."

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration timepiece

timepiece noun

/ˈtaɪmpiːs/

Any device that measures or registers time; a clock or watch, especially one lacking a chime or other striking mechanism.

"My grandfather's antique timepiece, a pocket watch, still keeps perfect time. "

Illustration elapsed

elapsed verb

/ɪˈlæpst/ /iˈlæpst/

(of time) To pass or move by.

"He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work."

Illustration amount

amount noun

/əˈmaʊnt/

The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

Illustration activated

activated verb

/ˈæktɪveɪtɪd/

To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

"The teacher activated the students' interest in history by telling them exciting stories about ancient civilizations. "