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Meaning of clock
A device for measuring and showing time.
Etymology of clock
The word "clock" comes from the Old English word "clucge", which referred to a bell, and is related to the Old French word "cloque", also meaning bell, and the Middle English word "clocke", which referred to a mechanical device for measuring time.
The word's meaning has evolved over time to include various devices for measuring and showing time, from mechanical clocks to digital timepieces.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A device for measuring and showing time, typically by means of pointers moving over a dial.
- A mechanical or electrical device for measuring time intervals, used for example in cooking or sports.
- A regular or repetitive event or situation that can be measured or compared to the passing of time.
Usage Examples
- The clock on the wall struck midnight, signaling the start of a new year.
- She set the clock on her phone to wake her up at 6am.
- The athlete used a stopwatch to time her laps around the track.
- The company installed a new clock system to monitor employee work hours.
Antonyms
timeless
ageless
eternal
perpetual
endless
infinite
boundless
limitless
unrestricted
unregulated
uncontrolled
disorderly
chaotic
unscheduled
unplanned
spontaneous
haphazard
random
irregular
unpredictable