Sentences with TIME-BALL
Check out our example sentences below to help you understand the context.Sentences
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"The time-ball dropped at exactly noon as a signal for ships to set their chronometers."
2
"The time-ball on top of the tower was visible from miles away."
3
"Crowds gathered to watch the time-ball ascend the mast at sunset."
4
"The time-ball mechanism was carefully calibrated to ensure accuracy."
5
"The time-ball was invented in the 19th century as a visual time signal for navigators."
6
"Local residents relied on the time-ball to synchronize their watches."
7
"The time-ball was lowered manually by a team of sailors wearing white uniforms."
8
"A powerful telescope was used to observe the time-ball from the observatory."
9
"The time-ball's descent was accompanied by the firing of a cannon."
10
"The time-ball became obsolete with the advent of wireless telegraphy."
