Clock: meaning, definitions and examples
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clock
[ klɒk ]
tell time
A clock is an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time. Clocks have been around for centuries and come in various forms such as analog clocks, digital clocks, and sundials.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I glanced at the clock on the wall to check the time.
- Grandma's antique clock chimed twelve times at midnight.
measuring time
To clock means to measure or record the time taken to do something. It is often used in sports to track performance or in workplaces to monitor productivity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She clocked her fastest time in the 100m sprint.
- The employee clocked in at 8:00 AM sharp.
Translations
Translations of the word "clock" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relógio
🇮🇳 घड़ी
🇩🇪 Uhr
🇮🇩 jam
🇺🇦 годинник
🇵🇱 zegar
🇯🇵 時計 (とけい)
🇫🇷 horloge
🇪🇸 reloj
🇹🇷 saat
🇰🇷 시계
🇸🇦 ساعة
🇨🇿 hodiny
🇸🇰 hodiny
🇨🇳 钟
🇸🇮 ura
🇮🇸 klukka
🇰🇿 сағат
🇬🇪 საათი
🇦🇿 saat
🇲🇽 reloj
Etymology
The word 'clock' originated from the Middle English 'clokke', which came from the Old North French 'cloque' and the Medieval Latin 'clocca', both meaning 'bell'. The association with bells comes from early clocks striking the hours. Over time, the meaning evolved to include timekeeping devices without bells.