Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tock
noun
/tɒk/
Definition
The sound made by a clock or a similar device indicating the passage of time.
Examples
- As the clock struck midnight, we could hear the steady tock echoing through the room.
- His heart raced, each tock of the clock marking the passing seconds of his anxiety.
Meaning
Tock refers to the sharp, quick sound produced by the ticking of a clock, usually associated with the second hand moving.
Synonyms
- tick
- beat
- sound
