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clock (EN)
Substantiv, Verb

Substantiv “clock”

Sg. clock, Pl. clocks od. unz.
  1. Uhr
    Every morning, I check the time on my bedside clock before getting out of bed.
  2. Kilometerzähler (im Kontext von Fahrzeugen)
    I'm looking to buy a used car, but I'm wary of those with high mileage on the clock.
  3. Taktgeber (im Kontext von digitalen Schaltkreisen)
    The engineer explained that the clock signal ensures all the processors work in unison.
  4. Pusteblume (spezifisch der Teil mit den Samen)
    After making a wish, she blew on the dandelion clock, scattering its seeds into the air.
  5. Stechuhr
    Employees must punch in on the clock when they arrive at work.
  6. Zieruhr (im Kontext von Strümpfen oder Socken)
    She admired the intricate clock on her new stockings, noting how it added a touch of elegance.
  7. Mistkäfer (im Kontext von großen Käfern, die in Dung graben)
    The children were both fascinated and repulsed by the large clock they found in the garden.

Verb “clock”

Infinitiv clock; er clocks; Prät. clocked; Part. clocked; Ger. clocking
  1. stoppen (im Kontext von Zeitmessung)
    The coach clocked the runner's time at just under four minutes for the mile.
  2. messen (im Kontext von Geschwindigkeit)
    The police officer clocked the speeding car with his radar gun before pulling it over.