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clocks

/klɑks/

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noun

An instrument used to measure or keep track of time; a non-portable timepiece.

Examples :

"The clocks in the school hallway help students get to class on time. "

time device technology utensil

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noun

The odometer of a motor vehicle.

Examples :

"This car has over 300,000 miles on the clock."

vehicle technology machine

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An electrical signal that synchronizes timing among digital circuits of semiconductor chips or modules.

Examples :

"The computer's performance improved when faster clocks were used to coordinate the processor and memory. "

electronics technology signal time computing device machine

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noun

The seed head of a dandelion.

Examples :

"The children loved to blow on the dandelions, scattering the seeds from the fluffy clocks. "

nature plant seed

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noun

Examples :

"The factory workers punched in on the clocks to record their arrival time. "

time machine technology device utility electronics

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A CPU clock cycle, or T-state.

Examples :

"The computer's processor completed the calculation in just a few clocks. "

computing electronics time technical machine technology

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verb

To measure the duration of.

Examples :

"The coaches clock each runner's time to see who is the fastest. "

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To measure the speed of.

Examples :

"He was clocked at 155 miles per hour."

time technology

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To hit (someone) heavily.

Examples :

"When the boxer let down his guard, his opponent clocked him."

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To take notice of; to realise; to recognize someone or something

Examples :

"A trans person may be able to easily clock other trans people."

action mind communication

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To beat a video game.

Examples :

"Have you clocked that game yet?"

game achievement entertainment

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A pattern near the heel of a sock or stocking.

Examples :

"Her fancy tights had delicate clocks embroidered up the ankles. "

appearance wear style

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To ornament (e.g. the side of a stocking) with figured work.

Examples :

"The seamstress clocks the stockings with delicate floral patterns to make them more elegant. "

appearance style

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A large beetle, especially the European dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius).

Examples :

"While walking through the pasture, we saw several clocks rolling balls of dung across the field. "

animal insect biology nature organism

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verb

To make the sound of a hen; to cluck.

Examples :

"The mother hen clocks softly to her chicks, calling them closer. "

animal sound bird

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verb

Examples :

"The mother hen clocks her eggs carefully, ensuring they stay warm. "

animal bird biology