horologer
- noun
- /həˈrɒlədʒər/
- Archaic
- The horologer fixed my grandfather's old clock.
Examples
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The antique horologer carefully restored the century-old pocket watch to working order.
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Many horologers dedicate years to mastering the intricate art of watchmaking.
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As a skilled horologer, she opened her own shop specializing in both modern and vintage timepieces.
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Many horologers gather at the annual watch fair.
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As a skilled horologer, she opened her own shop specializing in both modern and vintage timepieces.
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The antique horologer carefully restored the century-old pocket watch to working order.
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The horologer fixed my grandfather's old clock.
Synonyms
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4.7
A person who makes or fixes small things that tell time
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9.5
A person who makes and repairs clocks and watches
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5.1
A person who makes or repairs clocks and watches
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9.9
A person who makes or fixes watches and clocks
How Skilled
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Etymology
The word horologer comes from the old root hora meaning 'hour' and the part -loger meaning 'to tell', so it originally meant 'hour-teller'. That's why a horologer makes and repairs clocks and watches.