What is "waterclock"

Usage examples of "waterclock".

While on the low table before him rested a silver waterclock with visible pool, upon the center of which a large drop fell every third breath or dozenth heartbeat, making circular ripples, and a cut crystal carafe of pale golden wine, reminding him he was abominably thirsty.

Time your blows to the splashes of the waterclock, one for one, nothing in between—don't let yourself get carried away.

He looked around speculatively, and Melli guessed he was appraising the worth of the waterclock and the various other contents of the room.

The unseen waterclock that still ticked away the hours was the only sound in the house.

As soon as the waterclock in the corner struck six, he would clang the big bell.