clock (someone or something) at (a certain speed)

clock (someone or something) at (a certain speed)

To track the speed at which someone or something moves. (The speed is stated after "at.") You're getting a ticket because I clocked you at 90 miles an hour—and the speed limit here is only 55. Coach clocked your last fastball at 93 miles per hour—nicely done! They've clocked his slap shot at 80 miles per hour before, so I'd get out of the way if I were you!

See also: certain, clock

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clock someone or something at something

to measure the speed of someone or something to be a certain figure. I clocked the runner at a record speed for the race. Karen clocked the race at three minutes flat.

See also: clock

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