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clocks

clocks is the plural of clock.

clocks is the third-person singular simple present indicative of clock.

Meaning of clock

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

See all 25 meanings of clock

Proper noun capitalized: Clocks

Clocks

  1. (plural) plural of Clock

Phrases with clocks

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Questions about clocks

What is clocks the plural of?
Clocks is the plural of clock.
What part of speech is clocks?
Clocks is a proper noun.

Words near clocks in the dictionary

  1. clockpunk
  2. clockrate
  3. clockrates
  4. clockroom
  5. clockrooms
  6. clocks
  7. clocks down
  8. clocks in
  9. clocks off
  10. clocks on
  11. clocks onto

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