watch·mak·er

[woch-mey-ker]
noun
a person whose occupation it is to make and repair watches.

Origin:
1620–30; watch + maker

watch·mak·ing, noun
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watchmaker (ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪkə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who makes or mends watches
 
'watchmaking
 
n

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watchmaker (ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪkə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who makes or mends watches
 
'watchmaking
 
n

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