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Meaning of clocking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clocking

verb

Definitions

  1. To measure the duration of.

    Synonyms:time
  2. To measure the speed of.

    Example: He was clocked at 155 miles per hour.

  3. To hit (someone) heavily.

    Example: When the boxer let down his guard, his opponent clocked him.

    Synonyms:slugsmackthumpwhack
  4. To take notice of; to realise; to recognize someone or something

    Example: A trans person may be able to easily clock other trans people.

    Synonyms:check outscope out

verb

Definitions

  1. To ornament (e.g. the side of a stocking) with figured work.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make the sound of a hen; to cluck.

  2. To hatch.

noun

Definitions

  1. A time measurement made according to a clock.