sweep second
/swip ˈsɛkənd/
adjective
- Describing a watch or clock hand that moves continuously in a smooth motion to show seconds, rather than ticking in discrete steps.
- The sweep-second movement makes the watch look more elegant and precise.
- My new watch has a sweep-second hand that glides around the dial.
- For timing experiments, scientists prefer a sweep-second chronograph.
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