clock (EN)

noun, verb

noun “clock”

1. an instrument that measures and displays the time of day
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   Every morning, I check the time on my bedside clock before getting out of bed.
2. the device in a motor vehicle that records the total distance traveled
   I'm looking to buy a used car, but I'm wary of those with high mileage on the clock.
3. an electrical signal that coordinates the timing in digital circuits
   The engineer explained that the clock signal ensures all the processors work in unison.
4. the fluffy, spherical part of a dandelion that contains the seeds
   After making a wish, she blew on the dandelion clock, scattering its seeds into the air.
5. a device used to record the start and end times of an employee's work hours
   Employees must punch in on the clock when they arrive at work.
6. a decorative design near the ankle of a sock or stocking
   She admired the intricate clock on her new stockings, noting how it added a touch of elegance.
7. a type of large beetle known for burrowing in dung
   The children were both fascinated and repulsed by the large clock they found in the garden.

verb “clock”

1. to record the time it takes for something to happen
   The coach clocked the runner's time at just under four minutes for the mile.
2. to determine the rate at which something moves
   The police officer clocked the speeding car with his radar gun before pulling it over.