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Clock
01
reloj
a device used to measure and show time
Example
The clock on my computer screen shows the current time and date.
The clock in the train station lets me know when my train is departing.
I enjoy watching the hands of the clock move as time goes by.
02
cuentakilómetros, contador
the instrument that shows the speed or mileage of the vehicle
What is a "clock"?
A clock is the instrument in a vehicle that shows the speed or mileage. It is commonly called the speedometer when showing speed and the odometer when displaying the mileage. These instruments are part of the vehicle’s dashboard, helping the driver keep track of how fast they are going or how many miles the vehicle has traveled.
Example
My dad reset the clock after we replaced the car battery.
The clock in the truck indicated it was time for an oil change.
The clock in my car showed that I had driven 100,000 miles.
to clock
01
cronometrar, medir el tiempo
to measure the passage of time
Transitive: to clock time
Example
The researcher clocked the intervals between each stage of the experiment for analysis.
They clocked the duration of the meeting to stay within the allocated time.
She clocked her running time to track her progress in marathon training.
02
cronometrar, medir la velocidad de
to measure or record the speed of something
Transitive: to clock speed of something
Example
The car clocked 100 kilometers per hour during the race.
Yesterday, the cyclist clocked a record speed on the downhill track.
They are clocking the speed of the new train to ensure it meets safety standards.
Ejemplo
The clock on my computer screen shows the current time and date.
The clock in the train station lets me know when my train is departing.
I enjoy watching the hands of the clock move as time goes by.
I like the sound of the ticking clock.
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