clockmaker

/ˈklɒkmɛkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes and repairs clocks and watches, or a person who is skilled in the art of horology.

“The clockmaker spent years perfecting his craft and became one of the most respected experts in the field.”

2. noun

A person who makes and repairs clocks and watches, especially in a traditional or artisanal way.

“The village clockmaker kept the local community’s timepieces ticking with precision.”

3. verb

to repair or make clocks and watches.

“The skilled clockmaker carefully clocked the intricate mechanism of the antique timepiece.”

Synonyms

  • horologist
  • watchmaker

Antonyms

  • clockbreaker