1. around-the-clock
adjective. at all times.
Synonyms
- day-and-night
- round-the-clock
- uninterrupted
- nonstop
Antonyms
- broken
- indirect
- disjunct
- disrupted
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Example sentences of the word clock-tower
1. Noun Phrase
The district has fountains, waterfalls and an historic clock tower.
2. Noun Phrase
UK residents may also visit Parliament's famous clock tower known as Big Ben.
3. Noun Phrase
Travel straight to the Old Town Square, famous for the astronomical clock tower and Baroque spires.
2. round-the-clock
adjective. at all times.
Synonyms
- around-the-clock
- day-and-night
- uninterrupted
- nonstop
Antonyms
- broken
- indirect
- disjunct
- disrupted
3. clock-watching
noun. paying excessive attention to the clock (in anticipation of stopping work).
Synonyms
- attention
Antonyms
- inattentiveness
- nonattendance
4. clock
noun. ['ˈklɑːk'] a timepiece that shows the time of day.
Synonyms
- digital clock
- timekeeper
- clock face
- water clock
- system clock
- movement
- time clock
- pendulum clock
- alarm clock
- water glass
- alarm
- cuckoo clock
- chronometer
- electric clock
- timepiece
- wall clock
- analog clock
- clock dial
- fusee
- clepsydra
- turret clock
- fusee drive
Antonyms
- opening
- retreat
- fearlessness
- alarming
5. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building.
Synonyms
- tower block
- supporting tower
- turret
- mooring mast
- barbacan
- bell tower
- beacon
- beacon light
- spire
- lighthouse
- clock tower
- control tower
- high-rise
- minaret
- church tower
- pharos
- structure
- silo
- barbican
- power pylon
- pylon
- watchtower
- construction
- shot tower
- mooring tower
Antonyms
- natural object
- disassembly
- misconstruction
- lower
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. tower
verb. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] appear very large or occupy a commanding position.
Synonyms
- rear
- loom
- predominate
- rise
- lift
Antonyms
- sit down
- lie down
- go to bed
- turn in
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower.
Synonyms
- columella
- shape
- hoodoo
- pillar
- form
Antonyms
- descend
- descent
- wane
- decrease
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. clock
verb. ['ˈklɑːk'] measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time.
Synonyms
- quantify
- time
- mistime
Antonyms
- inactivity
- standard
- nonstandard
- criticize
9. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships.
Synonyms
- tugboat
- towboat
- tug
- helm
Antonyms
- level
- head
- subordinate
- fall
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))