reloj

Definitions of reloj
  1. noun
    a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
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    Big Ben
    clock in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, London
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    reloj atómico
    a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules
    reloj de arena
    timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
    reloj de sol
    timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
    sincronizador, temporizador
    a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
    despertador, reloj despertador, reló despertador
    a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time
    cronógrafo
    an accurate timer for recording time
    cucú, reloj de cuco
    clock that announces the hours with a sound like the call of the cuckoo
    reloj digital
    a watch with a digital display
    reloj electrónico
    a clock using a small electric motor
    reloj de péndulo
    a clock regulated by a pendulum
    reloj de bolsillo
    a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket
    crono, cronómetro
    a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
    reloj de torre
    a clock with more than one dial to show the time in all directions from a tower
    clepsidra, reloj de agua
    clock that measures time by the escape of water
    reloj de pulsera
    a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
    type of:
    instrumento de medición, instrumento de medida
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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