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watchmaking
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/ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
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/ˈwɑːtʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
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watchmaking
noun
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часовое дело
Watchmaking is a highly skilled craft that requires precision and patience.
Часовое дело — это высококвалифицированное ремесло, требующее точности и терпения.
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The craft or activity of making watches.
He pursued a career in watchmaking, fascinated by the intricate mechanics of timepieces.
The industry involved in the commercial production of watches.
Switzerland has long dominated the global watchmaking of luxury timepieces.
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horology
timepiece crafting
clockmaking
watch crafting
watchmaking
adjective
UK
/ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑːtʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "watchmaking skills"). Not gradable.
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Relating to the craft, industry, or techniques of making watches.
She attended a watchmaking school to refine her precision engineering skills.
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