astronomical clock

noun

A type of clock with specialized mechanisms and dials to accurately tell astronomical information about the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations.

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Meanings

nounastronomical clock (plural astronomical clocks)

plural astronomical clocks

  1. A type of clock with specialized mechanisms and dials to accurately tell astronomical information about the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
horologium
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