clocks
/klɑks/
noun
- Instruments for measuring and showing time, typically with hands or digital displays.
- The school has clocks in every classroom so students can see the time.
- She checked the clocks on the wall and realized she was late.
- Many old clocks need to be wound by hand every day.
verb
- To record or measure the time taken to do something.
- The runner clocks a time of 10.5 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
- We need to clock how long it takes to complete the task.
- The software clocks the hours you spend on each project.
- To hit or strike, especially in a forceful way (informal).
- The boxer clocked his opponent with a powerful right hook.
- If you don't stop teasing me, I'll clock you one!
- He got so angry that he clocked the other player in the jaw.