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stopwatch

 

[ ˈstɒpˌwɒtʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

timing device

A stopwatch is a timing device used to measure the amount of time that elapses between its activation and deactivation.

Synonyms

chronometer, timepiece, timer

Examples of usage

  • She used a stopwatch to time how long it took her to run a mile.
  • The coach used a stopwatch to time the players' sprints.
Context #2 | Noun

sports competitions

In sports competitions, a stopwatch is often used to measure the time taken to complete a race or event.

Synonyms

chronometer, timepiece, timer

Examples of usage

  • The referee used a stopwatch to time the swimmer's performance.
  • The coach relied on the stopwatch to track the runners' progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "stopwatch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cronômetro

🇮🇳 घड़ी

🇩🇪 Stoppuhr

🇮🇩 stopwatch

🇺🇦 секундомір

🇵🇱 stoper

🇯🇵 ストップウォッチ

🇫🇷 chronomètre

🇪🇸 cronómetro

🇹🇷 kronometre

🇰🇷 스톱워치

🇸🇦 ساعة توقيت

🇨🇿 stopky

🇸🇰 stopky

🇨🇳 秒表

🇸🇮 štoparica

🇮🇸 skeiðklukka

🇰🇿 секундомер

🇬🇪 სტოპვოჩი

🇦🇿 saniyəölçən

🇲🇽 cronómetro

Etymology

The term 'stopwatch' originated in the late 17th century as a combination of 'stop' and 'watch', referring to a timepiece that could be stopped and started to measure elapsed time. Initially used in sports and scientific experiments, the stopwatch has evolved into a common tool for timing various activities.

See also: stop, stopabble, stopgap, stopover, stoppage, stopped, stopper, stopping, stops, unstoppable, unstoppably.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,427 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.