clepsydra

ریشه

The word Clepsydra is derived from the Greek words kleptein, meaning 'to steal', and hydor, meaning 'water'.

مثال

• Clepsydras were commonly used in ancient civilizations to measure time.
• The flow of water in a clepsydra was used to indicate the passing of hours.
• The invention of the clepsydra was a significant advancement in timekeeping.