Clock
noun
A device used for measuring and showing time.
I checked the clock and realized I was late for class.
Often appears as...
- alarm clock
- wall clock
verb
To record the time taken by a process or activity.
She clocked 100 hours of community service this year.
Often appears as...
- clock in
- clock out
verb
To hit someone, usually on the head.
He got clocked in the face during the fight.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A source of regular, metronomic pulses used to coordinate actions of digital circuit components.
The clock in a computer is responsible for synchronizing all the operations.
Often appears as...
- system clock
- clock rate
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The face of a clock displaying the time.
The hands on the clock were pointing to twelve.
Often appears as...
- clock hands
- clock tower
noun
A device used for measuring and showing time.
I checked the clock and realized I was late for class.
Often appears as...
- alarm clock
- wall clock
verb
To record the time taken by a process or activity.
She clocked 100 hours of community service this year.
Often appears as...
- clock in
- clock out
verb
To hit someone, usually on the head.
He got clocked in the face during the fight.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A source of regular, metronomic pulses used to coordinate actions of digital circuit components.
The clock in a computer is responsible for synchronizing all the operations.
Often appears as...
- system clock
- clock rate
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The face of a clock displaying the time.
The hands on the clock were pointing to twelve.
Often appears as...
- clock hands
- clock tower
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Pro Tip 1/3Various Designs
Clocks come in diverse styles from traditional to modern, enhancing their surroundings.
The antique clock added charm to the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Collocations
Frequently used with adjectives that describe appearance, such as 'large clock' or 'ornate clock'.
The hotel lobby had an enormous clock.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
Symbolically represents time, often in discussions about time management or life stages.
Life's clock waits for no one.
Pro Tip 1/3Various Designs
Clocks come in diverse styles from traditional to modern, enhancing their surroundings.
The antique clock added charm to the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Collocations
Frequently used with adjectives that describe appearance, such as 'large clock' or 'ornate clock'.
The hotel lobby had an enormous clock.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
Symbolically represents time, often in discussions about time management or life stages.
Life's clock waits for no one.
Pro Tip 1/3Various Designs
Clocks come in diverse styles from traditional to modern, enhancing their surroundings.
The antique clock added charm to the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Collocations
Frequently used with adjectives that describe appearance, such as 'large clock' or 'ornate clock'.
The hotel lobby had an enormous clock.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
Symbolically represents time, often in discussions about time management or life stages.
Life's clock waits for no one.
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Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
so giles has got to keep a close eye on them round the clock there is an awful lot of pressure you know this first and foremost you know there's pressure because these guys are so important to not only us here at the zoo but also to the breeding program potentially a lot of eyes around the world that are you know watching what
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Computing with fluids PIPE...
next chair and so forth now you can make it a little bit more interesting what if I turn and arrange the chairs around to turn an infinite loop and you'll actually be stuck in this loop forever every time a clock thing sting you move to the next chair this is a memory loop this is a fundamental unit of memory
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A different way to...
We usually think of rhythm as an element of music, but it's actually found everywhere in the world around us, from the ocean tides to our own heartbeats, rhythm is essentially an event repeating regularly over time. Even the ticking of a clock itself is a sort of rhythm. But for musical rhythm,
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The history of keeping...
We check the time every day, all day long. But did you ever wonder - where did telling time come from? Why does it matter what time it is? Who determined the clock and why in the world are there so many different time zones? The first form of telling time was the sundial
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The exceptional life of...
sat industriously carving cogs and gears out of wood. He pieced the parts together to create the complex inner working of a striking clock that would, hopefully, chime every hour. All he had to help him was a pocket watch for inspiration and his own calculations.
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, Giles has got to keep a close eye on them round the clock. There is an awful lot of pressure, you know. First and foremost, you know, there's pressure because these guys are so important to not only us here at the zoo,
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Filming Antarctica's...
might be able to film this so the clock was ticking winter is reaching down from the cold world above the guys came up utterly exhausted and we set it to run for an eight hour eight hour time lapse and we knew we
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How does your smartphone...
in an orbiting satellite that keeps time to the beat of an atomic clock powered by quantum mechanics. Phew. Let's break that down. First of all, why is it so important to know what time it is on a satellite
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What really matters at...
The need for shelter has given rise to architecture. The need for cover, fashion. And for being subjected to the clock, well, we invented music. So, since dying is a necessary part of life,
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Daylight Saving Time 101...
after school with benefits and negative effects it's no wonder daylight saving time has opponents and supporters but on what side of the clock do you stand
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
so giles has got to keep a close eye on them round the clock there is an awful lot of pressure you know this first and foremost you know there's pressure because these guys are so important to not only us here at the zoo but also to the breeding program potentially a lot of eyes around the world that are you know watching what
Video examples
Computing with fluids PIPE...
next chair and so forth now you can make it a little bit more interesting what if I turn and arrange the chairs around to turn an infinite loop and you'll actually be stuck in this loop forever every time a clock thing sting you move to the next chair this is a memory loop this is a fundamental unit of memory
Video examples
A different way to...
We usually think of rhythm as an element of music, but it's actually found everywhere in the world around us, from the ocean tides to our own heartbeats, rhythm is essentially an event repeating regularly over time. Even the ticking of a clock itself is a sort of rhythm. But for musical rhythm,
Video examples
The history of keeping...
We check the time every day, all day long. But did you ever wonder - where did telling time come from? Why does it matter what time it is? Who determined the clock and why in the world are there so many different time zones? The first form of telling time was the sundial
Video examples
The exceptional life of...
sat industriously carving cogs and gears out of wood. He pieced the parts together to create the complex inner working of a striking clock that would, hopefully, chime every hour. All he had to help him was a pocket watch for inspiration and his own calculations.
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, Giles has got to keep a close eye on them round the clock. There is an awful lot of pressure, you know. First and foremost, you know, there's pressure because these guys are so important to not only us here at the zoo,
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
might be able to film this so the clock was ticking winter is reaching down from the cold world above the guys came up utterly exhausted and we set it to run for an eight hour eight hour time lapse and we knew we
Video examples
How does your smartphone...
in an orbiting satellite that keeps time to the beat of an atomic clock powered by quantum mechanics. Phew. Let's break that down. First of all, why is it so important to know what time it is on a satellite
Video examples
What really matters at...
The need for shelter has given rise to architecture. The need for cover, fashion. And for being subjected to the clock, well, we invented music. So, since dying is a necessary part of life,
Video examples
Daylight Saving Time 101...
after school with benefits and negative effects it's no wonder daylight saving time has opponents and supporters but on what side of the clock do you stand
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Mel Gibson
Actor
It's a wise man who understands that every day is a new beginning, because boy, how many mistakes do you make in a day? I don't know about you, but I make plenty. You can't turn the clock back, so you have to look ahead.
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Jerry Garcia
American Singer
I'm not trying to clock scores in this lifetime, it's just that things are better now than they were like five, ten years ago. Music has gotten a lot better. There's a lot of people who are committed to - soulfully.
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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Russian Author
Blow the dust off the clock. Your watches are behind the times. Throw open the heavy curtains which are so dear to you - you do not even suspect that the day has already dawned outside.
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Erykah Badu
American Musician
I have a master plan as an artist. I've always said I'm not going to be punching nobody's clock. I will work as an artist to survive in this world.
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Sarah Millican
For someone who is rarely on time, my body clock always knows when it's too early to go to bed and I just lie there in the dark like I'm hiding.
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Tristan Thompson
Canadian Athlete
Guys see that I come to work every day, punch the clock. They see that, and I think my voice is respected because of it.
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Flavor Flav
American Musician
I have over a hundred clocks. I've got fancy clocks and clocks from all over the world that people made for me.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
Average leaders inspire people to punch a time clock. Great leaders inspire industry and passion.
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Kurt Andersen
American Novelist
I often set two alarm clocks because I'm afraid the first one won't actually make me get up.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
By putting forward the hands of the clock you shall not advance the hour.
Quote examples
Mel Gibson
Actor
It's a wise man who understands that every day is a new beginning, because boy, how many mistakes do you make in a day? I don't know about you, but I make plenty. You can't turn the clock back, so you have to look ahead.
Quote examples
Jerry Garcia
American Singer
I'm not trying to clock scores in this lifetime, it's just that things are better now than they were like five, ten years ago. Music has gotten a lot better. There's a lot of people who are committed to - soulfully.
Quote examples
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Russian Author
Blow the dust off the clock. Your watches are behind the times. Throw open the heavy curtains which are so dear to you - you do not even suspect that the day has already dawned outside.
Quote examples
Erykah Badu
American Musician
I have a master plan as an artist. I've always said I'm not going to be punching nobody's clock. I will work as an artist to survive in this world.
Quote examples
Sarah Millican
For someone who is rarely on time, my body clock always knows when it's too early to go to bed and I just lie there in the dark like I'm hiding.
Quote examples
Tristan Thompson
Canadian Athlete
Guys see that I come to work every day, punch the clock. They see that, and I think my voice is respected because of it.
Quote examples
Flavor Flav
American Musician
I have over a hundred clocks. I've got fancy clocks and clocks from all over the world that people made for me.
Quote examples
Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
Average leaders inspire people to punch a time clock. Great leaders inspire industry and passion.
Quote examples
Kurt Andersen
American Novelist
I often set two alarm clocks because I'm afraid the first one won't actually make me get up.
Quote examples
Victor Hugo
French Author
By putting forward the hands of the clock you shall not advance the hour.
Example 1 of 10
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