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The term "clocks" likely comes from the Middle English word "clokke," which originated from the Latin word "clocca" meaning "bell." Clocks used to primarily consist of mechanisms with bells to indicate time, thus the name stuck.
A person who works on clocks is called a horologist.
The plural possessive of "clocks" is "clocks'." It is formed by adding an apostrophe after the plural "s" of the word "clocks."
It is called a "gear".
Pendulum clocks were largely replaced by more accurate clocks, such as quartz clocks and atomic clocks, in the late 20th century. Quartz clocks were first developed in the 1920s and became popular in the 1960s, offering better accuracy and durability than pendulum clocks. Atomic clocks, which are the most accurate timekeeping devices, have been in use since the mid-20th century for scientific and precision timing applications.
Clocks are mechanical devices that keep track of time based on their internal mechanisms. If your clocks are not stopping, it may indicate that they are functioning properly. If you are trying to stop the clocks manually, you may need to refer to the clock's instruction manual or consult a professional to assist you with that.