clock (L111)

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Revision as of 15:10, 11 March 2023 by Superraptor (talk | contribs) (‎Added new Sense L111-S10 with [en] gloss: To alter the odometer of a motor vehicle to show a lower mileage, usually as a dishonest way to receive a higher price for a vehicle for sale.)
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(L111)
  • clock en
Language English
Lexical category verb

Statements

Senses

L111-S1
English To sound a stationary bell by pulling a rope attached to its clapper so that the clapper strikes the side of the bell.

Statements about L111-S1

L111-S2
English To time using a clock or stopwatch, especially in a race or competition.

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L111-S3
English To attain or register a time or speed, especially in a race of competition.

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L111-S4
English To watch, observe, look at, take notice of, become aware of; to recognize or register something or someone; to understand something or someone; to work something out.

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L111-S5
English To punch or hit someone, especially in the face.

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L111-S7
English To synchronize the operations of a circuit (or other electronic component) by using an electronic oscillator or clock; often used to refer to setting a computer's central processor to run at a particular rate by means of such a clock.

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L111-S9
English To perform reconnaissance, usually of a potential or possible crime site.

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L111-S10
English To alter the odometer of a motor vehicle to show a lower mileage, usually as a dishonest way to receive a higher price for a vehicle for sale.

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