What does "timepiece" mean?

A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.

Timepiece

Common synonyms include: timekeeper, alarm clock, alarm watch, astronomical clock, atomic clock, big ben.

//ˈtaɪmpiːs// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.
"The only timepiece she allowed in the house was a sundial. She usually kept the curtains pulled."
2
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time wordnet
3
A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.; A watch (a small portable device used to tell the time of day), particularly one lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.
"His pocket watch was a beautiful timepiece."