time-keeper

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I have always believed that every game should have a time-keeper working in unison with the referee, and showing everyone in the stadium, including supporters, when the clock is stopped and restarted.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

From the start, he envisioned his role as something more than a mere time-keeper.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

I'd like to see the fellow who dared to lay hands on it—the best time-keeper I ever saw!

From St. Nicholas Vol. XIII, September, 1886, No. 11 An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks by Various

Roy, turning after it, shot a quick glance at the time-keeper.

From The Crimson Sweater by Barbour, Ralph Henry

"Quite right," said his lordship, twisting his huge hairy paw, and consulting the nickel time-keeper on his wrist.

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin