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clocks

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkɫɑks// UK //klˈɒks// clocks

n. instruments used to measure and show the time. They are usually found on walls, desks, or buildings.

n. plural form of the device used for measuring and indicating time. Refers to mechanical, electronic, or digital instruments that display hours and minutes.


SIMPLE

The clocks on the wall show different time zones.

CONTEXTUAL

When the power went out, all the digital clocks in the house started flashing twelve.

COMPLEX

In the museum of horology, hundreds of antique clocks tick in unison, creating a rhythmic atmosphere that highlights centuries of mechanical precision.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'clock'; typically used with plural verbs.

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