o'·clock
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Definition of o'clock
1
: according to the clock
the time is three o'clock
2
—used for indicating position or direction as if on a clock dial that is oriented vertically or horizontally an airplane approaching at six o'clock
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“O'clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/o%27clock. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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o'clock
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English Language Learners Definition of o'clock
: according to the clock
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o'clock
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o'·clock
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Kids Definition of o'clock
: according to the clock
The time is one o'clock.
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The first known use of o'clock was in 1535
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