Timewheel

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A circular array of items sorted by time. countable, uncountable

    "The three atomicity semantics of an update broadcast using the timewheel group communication service are affected by the group membership protocol."

  2. 2
    A circular control or device on which the distance around the circumference represents an amount of time. countable, uncountable

    "The travel of the timewheel is directly proportional to the distance traversed by the ship, quite independently of the direction in which the timewheel travels."

  3. 3
    A timekeeping device (or part of one) that operates by a geared wheel that advances at regular intervals. countable, uncountable

    "As the pendulum C may be subjected to various lengths of swing by the varying power of the battery, a provision has been made to prevent it from moving the timewheel more than one tooth at each forward swing of the pendulum."

  4. 4
    Synonym of wheel of time. countable, uncountable

    "Kalachakra is a term used in tantric Buddhism that means "timewheel" or "timecycles.""

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wheel of time

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"The three atomicity semantics of an update broadcast using the timewheel group communication service are affected by the group membership protocol."

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