time-ball (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time
def especially at an observatory
Outgoing links
Hypernym ball, globe, orb
Part holonym timepiece, timekeeper, horologe
Incoming links
Part meronym timepiece, timekeeper, horologe
Hyponym ball, globe, orb

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