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chessclock

chessclock is the alternative spelling of chess clock.

Meaning of chess clock

Noun

chess clock (plural chess clocks)

  1. A device consisting of two clocks and a switch for running one at a time, used in chess and other games to measure how much time each player takes.
    Synonyms:
    chess timer

Forms of chessclock

pluralchessclocks

Origin of chessclock

From chess + clock.

Questions about chessclock

What is chessclock the alternative spelling of?
Chessclock is the alternative spelling of chess clock.

Words near chessclock in the dictionary

  1. chessboardlike
  2. chessboards
  3. chessboxer
  4. chessboxers
  5. chessboxing
  6. chessclock
  7. chessclocks
  8. chessdom
  9. chesse
  10. chessed
  11. chessel

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