stopwatches

noun

plural of stopwatch
as in chronographs

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  1. chronographs
  2. watches
Noun
  • As functional chronographs go, no one will question the accuracy and memorable haptics of a Patek Philippe chronograph.
    — Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Definition of chronographs
Noun
  • Those alerts came alongside flood watches, warnings and emergencies sent to broadcast outlets, weather radios and mobile phones by the National Weather Service.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • With the World Cup, Wimbledon, and Hollywood premieres all happening in tandem, there has been no shortage of athletes and actors rocking noteworthy watches this week.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of watches
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