clock
Translation
clock
Examples
The clock on the wall is slow.
The clock on the wall is slow.
I need to set my alarm clock.
I need to set my alarm clock.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a device for measuring and showing time The clock on the wall is slow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: timepiece, watch (worn on the wrist)
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'clocke' (bell), because early clocks used bells to indicate the hour.
Memory Tips
Imagine a big grandfather clock in a hallway. The 'cl' sound is like the click of its hands moving.