nounπShareAn instrument used to measure or keep track of time; a non-portable timepiece."The clocks in the school hallway help students get to class on time. "timedevicetechnologyutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe odometer of a motor vehicle."This car has over 300,000 miles on the clock."vehicletechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn electrical signal that synchronizes timing among digital circuits of semiconductor chips or modules."The computer's performance improved when faster clocks were used to coordinate the processor and memory. "electronicstechnologysignaltimecomputingdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe seed head of a dandelion."The children loved to blow on the dandelions, scattering the seeds from the fluffy clocks. "natureplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA time clock."The factory workers punched in on the clocks to record their arrival time. "timemachinetechnologydeviceutilityelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA CPU clock cycle, or T-state."The computer's processor completed the calculation in just a few clocks. "computingelectronicstimetechnicalmachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo measure the duration of."The coaches clock each runner's time to see who is the fastest. "timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo measure the speed of."He was clocked at 155 miles per hour."timetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (someone) heavily."When the boxer let down his guard, his opponent clocked him."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take notice of; to realise; to recognize someone or something"A trans person may be able to easily clock other trans people."actionmindcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat a video game."Have you clocked that game yet?"gameachievemententertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pattern near the heel of a sock or stocking."Her fancy tights had delicate clocks embroidered up the ankles. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ornament (e.g. the side of a stocking) with figured work."The seamstress clocks the stockings with delicate floral patterns to make them more elegant. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large beetle, especially the European dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius)."While walking through the pasture, we saw several clocks rolling balls of dung across the field. "animalinsectbiologynatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the sound of a hen; to cluck."The mother hen clocks softly to her chicks, calling them closer. "animalsoundbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hatch."The mother hen clocks her eggs carefully, ensuring they stay warm. "animalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading