watchmaker
noun/ˈwɑtʃˌmeɪkər/
Frequency rank: #18,929 most common English word
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs watches and clocks.
Example sentence
The old watchmaker carefully repaired the antique clock that had stopped working.
Synonyms & related words
- clockmaker
- horologist
- repairer
- craftsman
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