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water clock

A clepsydra.

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water clock

water glass

(Horology) any of various devices for measuring time that use the escape of water as the motive force

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wa′ter clock`

a device, as a clepsydra, for measuring time by the flow of water.

[1595–1605]

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water clock - clock that measures time by the escape of water

clepsydra, water glass

clock - a timepiece that shows the time of day

Translations

Wasseruhr

κλεψύδρα

akvohorloĝo

vesikello

clepsydre

vízóra

clessidra

水時計

물시계

vandens laikodris

wateruuwerk

zegar wodny

clepsidra

водяные часы

klepsydra

vattenur

su saati

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One of the focal features of this exhibition is a five-metre-high replica of the 'Elephant Clock'--a visually striking early-13th century water clock, the body of which contains symbols referring different cultures and is featured alongside a short feature film starring Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley as Al Jazari, inventor of the clock.