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flying clock

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flying clock [¦flī·iŋ ′kläk]
(horology)
A cesium-controlled high-precision time standard that can be kept in continuous operation on commercial aircraft as well as in automobiles.


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To mix it up, you could always give the flying clock to a particularly short friend, which would be even more annoying.
Byline: JAMES TAIT A TEED-OFF golfer is suing one of Scotland's most prestigious courses after he was hit on the head by a flying clock.
Their early successes included the High-speed Frequency Counter that helped radio stations meet FCC regulations and the Flying Clock, which established international time standards.
 
 
 
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