horloge

Definitions of horloge
  1. noun
    a timepiece that shows the time of day
    synonyms: klok, klokje, pendule
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    wekker
    a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time
    koekoeksklok
    clock that announces the hours with a sound like the call of the cuckoo
    slingeruurwerk
    a clock regulated by a pendulum
    controleklok, presentieklok, prikklok, stempelklok, tijdklok
    clock used to record the hours that people work
    hangklok, wandklok
    a clock mounted on a wall
    staartklok
    a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case
    type of:
    tijdmeter, uurwerk
    a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
  2. noun
    a small portable timepiece
    synonyms: klokje
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    jachtpaard
    a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal
    zakhorloge
    a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket
    remontoir
    a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem
    polshorloge
    a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
    type of:
    tijdmeter, uurwerk
    a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
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