synchronized clock

noun

A technique of timing the delivery of fires by placing all units on a common time. The synchronized clock uses a specific hour and minute based on either local or universal time. Local time is established using the local time zone.

Meanings

nounsynchronized clock (plural synchronized clocks)

plural synchronized clocks

  1. governmentA technique of timing the delivery of fires by placing all units on a common time. The synchronized clock uses a specific hour and minute based on either local or universal time. Local time is established using the local time zone.
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