clock

noun
UK: /klɒk/
US: /klɑːk/

  1. A device that measures and shows the time.

    1. I looked at the clock, it's late. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old clock in the tower chimed, signaling the hour. [ ] [ ]

  2. To time something, especially a speed or performance.

    1. The coach will clock our sprint times. [ ] [ ]
    2. They clocked his speed at an impressive 200 mph during the race. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

timepiece watch timer
clock transitive-verb

  1. To record the time something takes.

    1. Did you clock my race time yesterday? [ ] [ ]
    2. The technician clocked how long the machine took to complete its cycle. [ ] [ ]

  2. To reach a particular time or speed.

    1. She clocked a speed of 100 mph. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete clocked an impressive time in the 100-meter sprint during practice. [ ] [ ]
clock intransitive-verb

  1. To work or proceed according to a set schedule.

    1. I clock in at 9 every morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team clocks in early to prepare for the day's tasks and meetings. [ ] [ ]
clock phrasal-verb

  1. Phrasal verb meaning to hit someone.

    1. He's going to clock him one. [ ] [ ]
    2. If he doesn't shut up he will get clocked one day. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clock" in English means: A device that measures and shows the time., To time something, especially a speed or performance..

The phonetic transcription of "clock" is /klɒk/ in British English and /klɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clock": timepiece, watch, timer.

Example usage of "clock": "I looked at the clock, it's late.". More examples on the page.