What does tock mean?
Tock means (used in conjunction with tick) A clicking sound similar to one made by the hands of a clock..
Tock
/tɑk/ · noun
Meaning
(used in conjunction with tick) A clicking sound similar to one made by the hands of a clock..
Definitions by Sense
- (used in conjunction with tick) A clicking sound similar to one made by the hands of a clock.
- To produce such a sound.
Example Sentences
The clock chimed the hour and then audibly tocked as the pendulum swung behind the glass pane of the door.
The old clock tocked with a wooden "cluck," and like as not a squirrel would be hopping across the oilcloth table or scrambling along the loose bark of the log wall in search of a stray gingersnap.
Synonyms for tock
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Related Words
Word Forms
- tocks
- tocking
- tocked
Usage Notes
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How do you use tock in a sentence?
The clock chimed the hour and then audibly tocked as the pendulum swung behind the glass pane of the door.
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