Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clock-watch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables
clock--watch
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To continually check the time to determine how much longer one has to work or study.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

clock-watches (present, singular) clock-watching (participle, present) clock-watched (participle, past) clock-watched (past)

Phrases

clock-watcher clock-watching

Frequently Paired Words

clock-watcher clock-watching

Questions

What does clock-watch mean?
To continually check the time to determine how much longer one has to work or study.

How to pronounce clock-watch

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