clock
UK: klɒk | US: klɑːk
n. a mechanical or electronic device for measuring and indicating time
n. (informal) a person’s face (slang, archaic)
vt. to record or measure time, speed, or progress
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clock = clock<timekeeping device> (monomorphic, not further divisible)
Etymology Origin:
The word "clock" originates from Middle English clokke, derived from Old Northern French cloque (meaning "bell"), which itself traces back to Medieval Latin clocca (imitative of the sound of a bell). The shift from "bell" to "timekeeping device" reflects early clocks' reliance on bell towers to mark hours. The word’s onomatopoeic roots (mimicking the sound of striking bells) and its evolution into a timepiece highlight its functional and auditory connection to time measurement.
The church clock struck midnight.
She clocked her fastest mile during the race.
He glanced at the clock nervously during the exam.
The factory workers clock in at 7 AM sharp.
(Slang) "Check out the clock on that guy!" (archaic usage referring to a face).