clocke

Noun

clock (countable and uncountable, plural clocks)

1. A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
   • When the clock says midnight.
2. (attributive) A common noun relating to an instrument that measures or keeps track of time.
   • A 12-hour clock system; an antique clock sale; Acme is a clock manufacturer.
3. (UK) The odometer of a motor vehicle.
   • This car has over 300,000 miles on the clock.

   Synonyms:

   odometer

4. An electrical signal that synchronizes timing among digital circuits of semiconductor chips or modules.
5. The seed head of a dandelion.
6. A time clock.
   • I can't go off to lunch yet: I'm still on the clock.

   Synonyms:

   chronometer

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