analog clock
Definition
Noun: A clock that indicates the time of day by the positions of rotating hands on a numbered dial or face, as opposed to displaying digits numerically.
Usage
An "analog clock" is used to tell time by observing the angle and position of its hour and minute hands relative to the fixed numbers (1-12) on its circular face. It is a traditional timekeeping device.
Examples
- The classroom had a large analog clock on the wall above the whiteboard.
- I find it easier to visualize the passage of time on an analog clock than on a digital one.
- He learned to read an analog clock when he was six years old.
Advanced Usage
- "Analog" as a contrast to "digital": The term "analog clock" is often used explicitly to distinguish it from a digital clock, especially in contexts discussing technology, design, or education.
- While my phone is digital, I prefer the classic look of an analog clock on my wrist.
Variants and Related Words
- Analog watch: A wristwatch or pocket watch that uses hands on a dial to indicate the time.
- Dial: The face of an analog clock or watch, typically marked with numbers or indices.
- Face: Another term for the dial of a clock or watch.
- Hands: The moving pointers on the dial (e.g., hour hand, minute hand, second hand).
Synonyms
- Clock with hands: A more descriptive synonym.
- Traditional clock: Emphasizes its non-digital nature.
- Dial clock: Less common, but refers to the defining feature.
Antonyms
- Digital clock: A clock that displays the time as numerical digits (e.g., 12:45).
Noun
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a clock that displays the time of day by the position of hands on a dial
