- pronunciation:
- klak
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a thing for measuring and showing the time.
There is a small clock next to her bed.
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| related words: |
watch |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clocks, clocking, clocked |
| definition: |
to record the time you arrive at or leave work.
Edward clocked in at eight o'clock and clocked out at four o'clock.- synonyms:
- punch in
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Clock is from a Celtic word meaning "bell." In the 1300s, the time was announced with the sounding of a bell.