Definition of "stopwatch" [stopwatch]

• A watch that can be instantly started and stopped by pushing a button and used to measure an exact duration of time. (noun)

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• "But the scoreboard or stopwatch is supposed to be reliable."
• "The Segway's mileage and maintenance is tracked by a small key, similar in appearance to a stopwatch, which is also needed to start the Segway."
• "A stopwatch was the first, but a more accurate solution was a bicycle wheel, which was mounted to the car's rear."