clock

Definition

  • n. a timepiece that shows the time of day
  • v. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time

Word forms

Past tense
clocked
Past participle
clocked
Present participle
clocking
Third person singular
clocks

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The clock on the wall shows that it's time for dinner.

  2. vt.

    She decided to clock her running time to see if she could improve.

  3. vi.

    I always try to clock how long it takes me to finish my homework.

  4. n.

    The digital clock in my room is easy to read at night.