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clock

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Số nhiều: clocksQuá khứ: clockedPhân từ 2: clockedV-ing: clocking

The primary sense of the word evokes a sense of mechanical precision and the relentless passage of time. It is distinct from a watch, which is portable and worn on the body, whereas a clock is generally stationary or larger in scale. This creates a psychological association with domesticity, offices, or public spaces where time is monitored collectively. In its slang or athletic usage, the word shifts from the slow tick of time to a sudden, high-velocity impact. Whether it is the precise timing of a race or a sudden punch, the common thread is the concept of an instantaneous measurement or a definitive strike.

Countable when referring to the physical devices on a wall or table. Uncountable when referring to the general system of timing in a technical or sports context.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A device used to measure and indicate time.

"The grandfather clock in the hallway chimes every hour."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To measure the speed of someone or something.

"The coach clocked the sprinter at ten seconds flat."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

To hit someone hard, typically in the face.

"He got clocked in the jaw during the brawl."

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