Explore a crossword featuring rare and unconventional timekeeping devices that measure time beyond ordinary clocks.
Eccentric Epochs: Odd Timekeepers Revealed
Explore the fascinating world of unusual timekeeping devices with this crossword featuring obscure and eccentric clocks, timers, and chronometers.
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- 1. Ancient term for a timekeeping instrument
- 2. Old term for water-driven time measurement
- 3. Time measured by the burning of incense sticks
- 5. Islamic institution known for early timekeeping innovations
- 7. Alternate name for an hourglass
- 9. Type of calendar based on moon and sun cycles
- 13. Swinging weight device revolutionizing precision timekeeping
- 14. Device that tells time using shadows and sunlight
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- 4. Mechanical devices measuring celestial motions for time
- 6. Specific water clock measuring irrigation duration
- 8. Burning candle used as a timing device
- 10. Ancient water clock used to measure time
- 11. Tall monument used historically as a shadow clock
- 12. Device that measures time using ocean tides
- 15. Historic instrument used for astronomical timekeeping
- 16. Instrument that tells time by stars during the night
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