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Clock

noun
/klɒk/

Meaning

an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
An instrument used to measure and show time.

Example Sentences

The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.

The clock on the wall shows the correct time.

Example Expressions

around the clock

Synonyms

timepiece, watch, chronometer, timer
Entry 1
timepiece, watch, chronometer
Entry 2
timepiece, watch, timer, chronometer

Antonyms

timer, stopwatch, timelessness
Entry 1
timer, stopwatch
Entry 2
timelessness

Collocations

wall clock, alarm clock, grandfather clock, set the clock, digital clock, clock tower, clock face
Entry 1
wall clock, alarm clock, grandfather clock, set the clock
Entry 2
alarm clock, wall clock, digital clock, clock tower, clock face

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