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noun (1), often attributive
ˈkläk
plural clocks

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

— see also a race against the clock
verb
clocked; clock​ing; clocks

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
    to be timed at
  • to register on a mechanical recording device //wind velocities were clocked at 80 miles per hour
  • to hit hard
  • chiefly British attain, realize —usually used with up //… just clocked up a million … paperback sales? — Punch
  • to travel (a distance) over time //clocks more than 15,000 miles a year on business
    put in sense 3 //clocking long hours at the office
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to have a specified duration or speed —used with in //the movie clocked in at just under 3 hours
    broadly to have a specified measure or value —used with in //the meal clocked in at about $15
  • to register on a time sheet or time clock punch —used with in, out, on, off //he clocked in late
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • an ornamental figure on the ankle or side of a stocking or sock
Other Words
Verb
  • clock​er noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (1)
chronometer timekeeper timepiece timer
Synonyms: Verb
bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout crack hammer hit knock nail paste pound punch rap slam slap slog slug smack smite sock strike swat swipe tag thump thwack wallop whack whale zap
Examples
Noun (1)
  • //the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
Verb
  • //He clocked 3 hours and 15 minutes in his last marathon.
  • //His fastest pitch was clocked at 91 miles per hour.
  • //The cop said she clocked me going 95 miles per hour.
  • //I was so angry I wanted to clock him.
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1883, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun (2)
1530, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English clok, from Middle Dutch clocke bell, clock, from Old French or Medieval Latin; Old French dialect (Picard) cloque bell, from Medieval Latin clocca, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish clocc bell
Noun (2)
perhaps from clock entry 1
clock
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

  • to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner //sick of being insulted, he swung around and clocked his tormentor hard enough to knock him off his bar stool
    Synonyms
    bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout
    noun (1), often attributive
    ˈkläk
    plural clocks

    Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

    • a device other than a watch for indicating or measuring time commonly by means of hands moving on a dial
      broadly any periodic system by which time is measured
    • a registering device usually with a dial
      specifically odometer
    • a synchronizing device (as in a computer) that produces pulses at regular intervals
    • against ​the ​clock
      • with or within a time constraint //working against the clock
      • with clocked speed rather than the order of finish as the criterion for placement //trial races against the clock
    • around ​the ​clock or less commonly round ​the ​clock
      • continuously for 24 hours day and night without cessation
      • without relaxation and heedless of time
    • kill ​the ​clock or run ​out ​the ​clock
      to use up as much as possible of the playing time remaining in a game (such as football) while retaining possession of the ball or puck especially to protect a lead
    — see also a race against the clock
verb
clocked; clock​ing; clocks

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
    to be timed at
  • to register on a mechanical recording device //wind velocities were clocked at 80 miles per hour
  • to hit hard
  • chiefly British attain, realize —usually used with up //… just clocked up a million … paperback sales? — Punch
  • to travel (a distance) over time //clocks more than 15,000 miles a year on business
    put in sense 3 //clocking long hours at the office
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to have a specified duration or speed —used with in //the movie clocked in at just under 3 hours
    broadly to have a specified measure or value —used with in //the meal clocked in at about $15
  • to register on a time sheet or time clock punch —used with in, out, on, off //he clocked in late
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • an ornamental figure on the ankle or side of a stocking or sock
Other Words
Verb
  • clock​er noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (1)
chronometer timekeeper timepiece timer
Synonyms: Verb
bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout crack hammer hit knock nail paste pound punch rap slam slap slog slug smack smite sock strike swat swipe tag thump thwack wallop whack whale zap
Examples
Noun (1)
  • //the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
Verb
  • //He clocked 3 hours and 15 minutes in his last marathon.
  • //His fastest pitch was clocked at 91 miles per hour.
  • //The cop said she clocked me going 95 miles per hour.
  • //I was so angry I wanted to clock him.
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1883, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun (2)
1530, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English clok, from Middle Dutch clocke bell, clock, from Old French or Medieval Latin; Old French dialect (Picard) cloque bell, from Medieval Latin clocca, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish clocc bell
Noun (2)
perhaps from clock entry 1
clock
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

  • to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner //sick of being insulted, he swung around and clocked his tormentor hard enough to knock him off his bar stool
    Synonyms
    bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout
    noun (1), often attributive
    ˈkläk
    plural clocks

    Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

    • a device other than a watch for indicating or measuring time commonly by means of hands moving on a dial
      broadly any periodic system by which time is measured
    • a registering device usually with a dial
      specifically odometer
    • a synchronizing device (as in a computer) that produces pulses at regular intervals
    • against ​the ​clock
      • with or within a time constraint //working against the clock
      • with clocked speed rather than the order of finish as the criterion for placement //trial races against the clock
    • around ​the ​clock or less commonly round ​the ​clock
      • continuously for 24 hours day and night without cessation
      • without relaxation and heedless of time
    • kill ​the ​clock or run ​out ​the ​clock
      to use up as much as possible of the playing time remaining in a game (such as football) while retaining possession of the ball or puck especially to protect a lead
    — see also a race against the clock
verb
clocked; clock​ing; clocks

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
    to be timed at
  • to register on a mechanical recording device //wind velocities were clocked at 80 miles per hour
  • to hit hard
  • chiefly British attain, realize —usually used with up //… just clocked up a million … paperback sales? — Punch
  • to travel (a distance) over time //clocks more than 15,000 miles a year on business
    put in sense 3 //clocking long hours at the office
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to have a specified duration or speed —used with in //the movie clocked in at just under 3 hours
    broadly to have a specified measure or value —used with in //the meal clocked in at about $15
  • to register on a time sheet or time clock punch —used with in, out, on, off //he clocked in late
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • an ornamental figure on the ankle or side of a stocking or sock
Other Words
Verb
  • clock​er noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (1)
chronometer timekeeper timepiece timer
Synonyms: Verb
bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout crack hammer hit knock nail paste pound punch rap slam slap slog slug smack smite sock strike swat swipe tag thump thwack wallop whack whale zap
Examples
Noun (1)
  • //the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
Verb
  • //He clocked 3 hours and 15 minutes in his last marathon.
  • //His fastest pitch was clocked at 91 miles per hour.
  • //The cop said she clocked me going 95 miles per hour.
  • //I was so angry I wanted to clock him.
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1883, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun (2)
1530, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English clok, from Middle Dutch clocke bell, clock, from Old French or Medieval Latin; Old French dialect (Picard) cloque bell, from Medieval Latin clocca, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish clocc bell
Noun (2)
perhaps from clock entry 1
clock
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

  • to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner //sick of being insulted, he swung around and clocked his tormentor hard enough to knock him off his bar stool
    Synonyms
    bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout
    noun (1), often attributive
    ˈkläk
    plural clocks

    Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

    • a device other than a watch for indicating or measuring time commonly by means of hands moving on a dial
      broadly any periodic system by which time is measured
    • a registering device usually with a dial
      specifically odometer
    • a synchronizing device (as in a computer) that produces pulses at regular intervals
    • against ​the ​clock
      • with or within a time constraint //working against the clock
      • with clocked speed rather than the order of finish as the criterion for placement //trial races against the clock
    • around ​the ​clock or less commonly round ​the ​clock
      • continuously for 24 hours day and night without cessation
      • without relaxation and heedless of time
    • kill ​the ​clock or run ​out ​the ​clock
      to use up as much as possible of the playing time remaining in a game (such as football) while retaining possession of the ball or puck especially to protect a lead
    — see also a race against the clock
verb
clocked; clock​ing; clocks

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
    to be timed at
  • to register on a mechanical recording device //wind velocities were clocked at 80 miles per hour
  • to hit hard
  • chiefly British attain, realize —usually used with up //… just clocked up a million … paperback sales? — Punch
  • to travel (a distance) over time //clocks more than 15,000 miles a year on business
    put in sense 3 //clocking long hours at the office
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to have a specified duration or speed —used with in //the movie clocked in at just under 3 hours
    broadly to have a specified measure or value —used with in //the meal clocked in at about $15
  • to register on a time sheet or time clock punch —used with in, out, on, off //he clocked in late
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • an ornamental figure on the ankle or side of a stocking or sock
Other Words
Verb
  • clock​er noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (1)
chronometer timekeeper timepiece timer
Synonyms: Verb
bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout crack hammer hit knock nail paste pound punch rap slam slap slog slug smack smite sock strike swat swipe tag thump thwack wallop whack whale zap
Examples
Noun (1)
  • //the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
Verb
  • //He clocked 3 hours and 15 minutes in his last marathon.
  • //His fastest pitch was clocked at 91 miles per hour.
  • //The cop said she clocked me going 95 miles per hour.
  • //I was so angry I wanted to clock him.
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1883, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun (2)
1530, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English clok, from Middle Dutch clocke bell, clock, from Old French or Medieval Latin; Old French dialect (Picard) cloque bell, from Medieval Latin clocca, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish clocc bell
Noun (2)
perhaps from clock entry 1
clock
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

  • to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner //sick of being insulted, he swung around and clocked his tormentor hard enough to knock him off his bar stool
    Synonyms
    bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout
    noun (1), often attributive
    ˈkläk
    plural clocks

    Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

    • a device other than a watch for indicating or measuring time commonly by means of hands moving on a dial
      broadly any periodic system by which time is measured
    • a registering device usually with a dial
      specifically odometer
    • a synchronizing device (as in a computer) that produces pulses at regular intervals
    • against ​the ​clock
      • with or within a time constraint //working against the clock
      • with clocked speed rather than the order of finish as the criterion for placement //trial races against the clock
    • around ​the ​clock or less commonly round ​the ​clock
      • continuously for 24 hours day and night without cessation
      • without relaxation and heedless of time
    • kill ​the ​clock or run ​out ​the ​clock
      to use up as much as possible of the playing time remaining in a game (such as football) while retaining possession of the ball or puck especially to protect a lead
    — see also a race against the clock
verb
clocked; clock​ing; clocks

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
    to be timed at
  • to register on a mechanical recording device //wind velocities were clocked at 80 miles per hour
  • to hit hard
  • chiefly British attain, realize —usually used with up //… just clocked up a million … paperback sales? — Punch
  • to travel (a distance) over time //clocks more than 15,000 miles a year on business
    put in sense 3 //clocking long hours at the office
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to have a specified duration or speed —used with in //the movie clocked in at just under 3 hours
    broadly to have a specified measure or value —used with in //the meal clocked in at about $15
  • to register on a time sheet or time clock punch —used with in, out, on, off //he clocked in late
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • an ornamental figure on the ankle or side of a stocking or sock
Other Words
Verb
  • clock​er noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (1)
chronometer timekeeper timepiece timer
Synonyms: Verb
bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout crack hammer hit knock nail paste pound punch rap slam slap slog slug smack smite sock strike swat swipe tag thump thwack wallop whack whale zap
Examples
Noun (1)
  • //the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
Verb
  • //He clocked 3 hours and 15 minutes in his last marathon.
  • //His fastest pitch was clocked at 91 miles per hour.
  • //The cop said she clocked me going 95 miles per hour.
  • //I was so angry I wanted to clock him.
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1883, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun (2)
1530, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English clok, from Middle Dutch clocke bell, clock, from Old French or Medieval Latin; Old French dialect (Picard) cloque bell, from Medieval Latin clocca, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish clocc bell
Noun (2)
perhaps from clock entry 1
clock
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

  • to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner //sick of being insulted, he swung around and clocked his tormentor hard enough to knock him off his bar stool
    Synonyms
    bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout
    noun (1), often attributive
    ˈkläk
    plural clocks

    Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

    • a device other than a watch for indicating or measuring time commonly by means of hands moving on a dial
      broadly any periodic system by which time is measured
    • a registering device usually with a dial
      specifically odometer
    • a synchronizing device (as in a computer) that produces pulses at regular intervals
    • against ​the ​clock
      • with or within a time constraint //working against the clock
      • with clocked speed rather than the order of finish as the criterion for placement //trial races against the clock
    • around ​the ​clock or less commonly round ​the ​clock
      • continuously for 24 hours day and night without cessation
      • without relaxation and heedless of time
    • kill ​the ​clock or run ​out ​the ​clock
      to use up as much as possible of the playing time remaining in a game (such as football) while retaining possession of the ball or puck especially to protect a lead
    — see also a race against the clock
verb
clocked; clock​ing; clocks

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
    to be timed at
  • to register on a mechanical recording device //wind velocities were clocked at 80 miles per hour
  • to hit hard
  • chiefly British attain, realize —usually used with up //… just clocked up a million … paperback sales? — Punch
  • to travel (a distance) over time //clocks more than 15,000 miles a year on business
    put in sense 3 //clocking long hours at the office
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to have a specified duration or speed —used with in //the movie clocked in at just under 3 hours
    broadly to have a specified measure or value —used with in //the meal clocked in at about $15
  • to register on a time sheet or time clock punch —used with in, out, on, off //he clocked in late
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • an ornamental figure on the ankle or side of a stocking or sock
Other Words
Verb
  • clock​er noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (1)
chronometer timekeeper timepiece timer
Synonyms: Verb
bang bash bat belt biff bludgeon bob bonk bop box bust clap clip clobber clout crack hammer hit knock nail paste pound punch rap slam slap slog slug smack smite sock strike swat swipe tag thump thwack wallop whack whale zap
Examples
Noun (1)
  • //the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
Verb
  • //He clocked 3 hours and 15 minutes in his last marathon.
  • //His fastest pitch was clocked at 91 miles per hour.
  • //The cop said she clocked me going 95 miles per hour.
  • //I was so angry I wanted to clock him.
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1883, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun (2)
1530, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English clok, from Middle Dutch clocke bell, clock, from Old French or Medieval Latin; Old French dialect (Picard) cloque bell, from Medieval Latin clocca, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish clocc bell
Noun (2)
perhaps from clock entry 1
clock
verb

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

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