Pronunciation

/klok/

Definitions

Noun

A clock is a device or mechanism that measures and indicates time, typically using a face with hour and minute hands, or digital displays. It often consists of a case containing the mechanism and a face with numbers or other markings.

Verb

To clock (something) can mean to measure the time taken for an event, usually in a professional setting. To clock out or clock off work signifies the end of a shift.

Adjective

Clockwork refers to a mechanism driven by an escapement that regulates the movement of a timepiece.

Noun (plural)

Clocks can also refer to a collection or series of clocks, such as a grandfather clock or wall clock.

Phrases

• “Set the clock” means to adjust the time on a clock.
• “Keep track of time” is another way to say using a clock.
• “The clock struck midnight” signals the start of a new day.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The antique clock on the mantlepiece had been passed down through generations.”
• Verb: “I need to clock in before starting my shift.”
• Adjective: “The old man’s clockwork movements were precise and reliable.”

Synonyms

• Timekeeper
• Timer
• Watch
• Pendulum clock
• Quartz clock
• Cuckoo clock (a specific type of clock with a bird that chimes the hour)