Meaning of the word tock in English

What does tock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tock

US /tɑk/
UK /tɒk/

Noun

the short, sharp sound made by a clock or watch

Example:
The old grandfather clock made a steady 'tick-tock' sound.
I could hear the faint tock of her wristwatch.

Verb

to make a short, sharp sound like that of a clock

Example:
The clock began to tock loudly as midnight approached.
The old machine would tock and whir as it processed the data.