Meaning Of The Word Water clock

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What's The Definition Of Water clock?

water clock in American English
a device for measuring time by the fall or flow of water; clepsydra
a device, as a clepsydra, for measuring time by the flow of water

water clock in British English
noun: any of various devices for measuring time that use the escape of water as the motive force

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