clock — an instrument that shows the time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an instrument that shows the time
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɑːk/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked the clock off the table, and now it thinks it's meal time at 3 AM every day.
- The old clock in the library has been ticking for over 100 years.
- He clocked the fastest time in the swimming competition.
clock
NOUN[/klɑːk/]
an instrument that shows the time
The old clock on the wall struck noon as everyone paused for lunch.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle Dutch 'clocke', meaning 'bell' or 'clock'. Originally, it referred to a device that marked time by sounding bells, a function central to medieval timekeeping. The term gradually expanded to encompass various timekeeping mechanisms beyond bell-ringing devices.
Breakdown
clocke (bell, clock) — a Middle Dutch root referring to both the bell mechanism and the timekeeping device it characterized. The word is likely onomatopoetic in origin, reflecting the sound of bells used in early timepieces.
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked the clock off the table, and now it thinks it's meal time at 3 AM every day.”
“The old clock in the library has been ticking for over 100 years.”
“He clocked the fastest time in the swimming competition.”
“I'm racing against the clock to finish this project before the deadline.”
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