Word: CLOCK
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Definition of CLOCK
- An instrument used to measure or keep track of time; a non-portable timepiece.
- The odometer of a motor vehicle.
"This car has over 300,000 miles on the clock."
- An electrical signal that synchronizes timing among digital circuits of semiconductor chips or modules.
- To measure the duration of.
- To measure the speed of.
"He was clocked at 155 miles per hour."
- To hit (someone) heavily.
"When the boxer let down his guard, his opponent clocked him."
- A pattern near the heel of a sock or stocking.
- To ornament (e.g. the side of a stocking) with figured work.
- A large beetle, especially the European dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius).
- To make the sound of a hen; to cluck.
- To hatch.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "clock" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "clock" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLOCK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CLOCK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CLOCK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CLOCK:
- # the clock effect
- # master of clock
- # playing with clock
- # in terms of clock
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