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ho·rol·o·gist

 (hô-rŏl′ə-jĭst) also ho·rol·o·ger (-jər)
n.
One who practices or is skilled in horology.
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horologist

(hɒˈrɒlədʒɪst) or

horologer

n
(Horology) a person skilled in horology, esp an expert maker of timepieces
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ho•rol•o•gist

(hɔˈrɒl ə dʒɪst, hoʊ-)

also ho•rol′o•ger,



n.
1. an expert in horology.
2. a person who makes clocks or watches.
[1790–1800]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.horologist - someone who makes or repairs watcheshorologist - someone who makes or repairs watches
horologer, watchmaker
maker, shaper - a person who makes things
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