clock

[US]/klɒk/
[UK]/klɑːk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a device for measuring and showing time, typically in hours and minutes; a timer
vt. to record or time
vi. to record the time; to punch in

Phrases & Collocations

alarm clock

wall clock

grandfather clock

digital clock

analog clock

around the clock

clock in

clock on

clock tower

against the clock

round the clock

biological clock

system clock

electronic clock

time clock

clock frequency

internal clock

clock cycle

real-time clock

clock skew

Example Sentences

The clock is fast.

as the clock ticked.

The clock is slow.

set the clock forward.

The clock struck nine.

The clock is a minute fast.

Set the clock ahead.

Wind the clock daily.

The alarm clock was wound.

staff should clock in on arrival.

the clock on the wall was tick-tocking.

The clock runs behind.

a clock that rings the hour.

the steady tick of the clock;

a clock that winds with difficulty.

This clock is a good timekeeper.

Real-world Examples

You can never turn the clock back.

Source: Lai Shih-Hsiung's Beginner American English (Volume 2)

He works round the clock until eventually he creates a beautiful sculpture.

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

'It's an old clock, ' I told them idiotically.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

He sets his clock on the ground.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

You can set your clock by it!

Source: VOA Vocabulary Explanation

Americans set their clocks by the sun.

Source: America The Story of Us

Push amioderone. Start defib. Start the clock.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

Well, don't worry, Ma'am. We got our best men on this case, round the clock.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

Let's keep that clocks " pandulem" swinging ya'll.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2020 Compilation

" You're my alarm clock, " the boy said.

Source: The Old Man and the Sea

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