time ball

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What does time ball mean?

A large wooden or metal ball that drops at a predetermined time to enable sailors to check their marine chronometers from their boats offshore.

How to pronounce time ball

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “time ball”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “time ball”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “time ball” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.