clock (Meaning)
clock (n)
a timepiece that shows the time of day
clock (v)
measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
clock (n.)
A machine for measuring time, indicating the hour and other divisions by means of hands moving on a dial plate. Its works are moved by a weight or a spring, and it is often so constructed as to tell the hour by the stroke of a hammer on a bell. It is not adapted, like the watch, to be carried on the person.
A watch, esp. one that strikes.
The striking of a clock.
A figure or figured work on the ankle or side of a stocking.
A large beetle, esp. the European dung beetle (Scarabaeus stercorarius).
clock (v. t.)
To ornament with figured work, as the side of a stocking.
clock (v. t. & i.)
To call, as a hen. See Cluck.
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clock Sentence Examples
- The clock on the wall chimed noon, signaling the start of lunchtime.
- She glanced at the clock on her desk and realized she was running late for her meeting.
- The antique grandfather clock in the hallway struck midnight with a deep resonating sound.
- The digital clock on the microwave displayed the time in bright red numbers.
- He carefully wound the clock's mechanism to ensure it would keep accurate time.
- The clock tower in the town square served as a landmark for locals and visitors alike.
- The clock on his wristwatch beeped softly, reminding him of his upcoming appointment.
- In the library, the clock's ticking provided a rhythmic backdrop to the quiet study atmosphere.
- The clock radio on her bedside table woke her up with the morning news and weather report.
- The cuckoo clock in the living room chirped as the tiny bird emerged to mark the hour.
FAQs About the word clock
a timepiece that shows the time of day, measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of timeA mac
timekeeper, chronometer, timepiece,timer, time clock,watch, cuckoo clock, alarm clock, atomic clock, stopwatch
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The clock on the wall chimed noon, signaling the start of lunchtime.
She glanced at the clock on her desk and realized she was running late for her meeting.
The antique grandfather clock in the hallway struck midnight with a deep resonating sound.
The digital clock on the microwave displayed the time in bright red numbers.
