
Stopwatch
Physical Object
A stopwatch is typically a handheld gadget, not a feature on a phone or computer.

He carried a digital stopwatch during the experiment.
Precision Tool
Stopwatches are used when precise timing is crucial, like in sports or scientific experiments.

The coach always had a stopwatch at swim meets.
Not a Clock
Don't confuse a stopwatch with a clock; it counts durations, not the current time.

Her stopwatch showed 9.58 seconds for the sprint, not the time of day.
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ChronometerClockTimekeeperTimerWatch
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