The clock
Example: The clock shows the time on the wall
Definition
"The clock" is a device used to measure and display the time, often mounted on a wall or placed on a surface, helping people keep track of hours and minutes throughout the day.
Etymology
The phrase "the clock" originates from the Old French word 'cloque,' meaning bell, which referred to early clocks that used bells to mark time. Over centuries, it evolved to signify any timekeeping device.
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"The clock" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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