ticker vs timepiece

ticker

noun
  • A measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur. 

  • A watch (timepiece). 

  • A heart, especially a human one. 

  • One who makes a tick mark. 

  • A birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible. 

  • A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen. 

timepiece

noun
  • Any device that measures or registers time; a clock or watch, especially one lacking a chime or other striking mechanism. 

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