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clock

/klɒk/
Meanings
  • noun

    An instrument used to measure and keep track of time.

    - "The old grandfather clock in the living room strikes every hour."
    - "I checked the time on my phone's world clock."
Pronunciation
  1. /klɒk/



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  2. /klɑk/



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  5. /klɒk/



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  6. /klɑk/



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  7. /klɒk/



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  8. /klɑk/



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Synonyms

timepiece , odometer , check out , scope out , slug , smack , thump , whack , time , turn back (the vehicle's) clock , wind back (the vehicle's) clock
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clock
clock , rock , lock , dock , block
Variants
List of all variants of clock that leads to same result
against the clock , around the clock , clock , clocks , kill the clock , killed the clock , killing the clock , kills the clock , ran out the clock , round the clock , run out the clock , running out the clock , runs out the clock , clock in , clock in at , clocked , clocked in , clocked in at , clocker , clockers , clocking , clocking in , clocking in at , clocks in , clocks in at , clock radio , clock radios , clock-watcher , clock-watchers , clock-watching , clock-watchings , clock off , clock off/out , clock out , clocked off/out , clocking off/out , clocks off/out , clock up , clocked up , clocking up , clocks up , alarm clock , alarm clocks , around-the-clock , atomic clock , atomic clocks
Forms
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clocks, clock's, clocking

Etymology
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The Old English word clocge meant 'bell'. The modern English word clock comes from the Middle English clokke, both derived from clocge.

Trivia
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  1. The first mechanical clock was invented in Europe in the late 13th century.

  2. The longest pendulum clock ever made is the Tall Clock of Potsdam, which is over 16 meters (52 feet) tall.

Related Concepts
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  1. time: The measurement of the duration between events or actions.

  2. watch: A portable timepiece worn on the wrist.

Culture
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Clocks have been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been used for religious and astronomical purposes, as well as for practical timekeeping. Clocks have been featured in various forms of art, literature, and music throughout history.

How to Memorize "clock"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the hands of a clock moving around the face.
    - Visualize the numbers on a clock face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the hour hand with the number 12.
    - Remember that the long hand moves faster than the short hand.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the months with the letter 'E' in their names: April, June, September, and December.

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