Examples of 'time ball' in a sentence

Meaning of "time ball"

Time ball: A time ball is a large, painted wooden or metal ball that drops at a predetermined time, often exactly at 1:00 pm, as a visual signal to sailors
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  • 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 use "time ball" in a sentence

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We have gotta find that time ball.
The time ball.
I need to make some adjustments to the time ball.
Only the time ball and completion of the astrographic program survived.
Not until we get back that time ball.
Essentially at the time Ball was telling his account.
Adjustments were made to the tower at this time to accommodate the new time ball.
Not to be confused with the inventor of the time ball Robert Wauchope admiral.
A time ball or timeball is an obsolete time-signalling device.
Lightbulbs, a new technology at the time, were used to create a lighted time ball.
Sydney Observatory 's time ball had to be seen from ships across the harbour.
Did you guys find the time ball yet?
Time ball / cannon hobbyist Time ball and cannon Association.
You're a big time ball player.
The time ball at Greenwich Observatory, London, is shown in the top right of picture.

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Salem, you ate my time ball.
Read about the time ball at Australia 's Sydney Observatory.
Hey, guys, do not worry about finding the time ball.
Take as much time ball in the air, Bug Crazy Frog now Mini Games.
It 's a ticking time ball.
In 1853 a time ball was added, as a time signal to shipping in Leith harbour.
Sabrina, we think it 's beautiful you are playing with the time ball again.
So, what does a time ball taste like?
We used Piron 's equipment to program Kiera 's time ball.
Its use diminished in 1907 when the time ball apparatus was removed to Signal Hill, Kowloon.
No, I smell sardines on your breath. Salem, you ate my time ball.
Good night, time ball.
The first time ball was erected at Portsmouth, England in 1829 by its inventor Robert Wauchope.
There was a 5.5 m long mast which used to contain the time ball atop the building.
The rack extends from the piston to the Time Ball and is 7.5 meters long.

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