watch glass
- noun
:
cristal de reloj
- The watch glass was scratched after I dropped my wristwatch on the floor.
Examples
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A jeweler can replace your broken watch glass with a new one.
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Many antique watches have domed watch glasses made of acrylic.
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The watch glass protects the watch from scratches.
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I need a new watch glass for my old watch.
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The watch glass was cracked, so I took it to the repair shop for a replacement.
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To keep the timepiece safe, the watch glass must be clean and free of scratches.
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If the watch glass breaks, it can be replaced by a professional watchmaker.
Synonyms
60
5.1
A clear protective cover over the face of a watch or clock
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4.9
A clear cover that protects the face of a watch
A hard outer layer of glass that protects a device screen from scratches and drops
How Durable
1
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
watch + glass
The meaning 'a clear, protective cover over the face of a watch' is directly derivable from combining 'watch' (a timepiece) with 'glass' (a transparent material). This is a regular noun–noun compound following common compositional patterns (and similar formations exist in other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Watch glass is simply the clear cover for a watch and the piece of glass that protects the face while you can still see the time. That's why it means 'a clear, protective cover over the face of a watch'.