the clock around

English

Adverb

the clock around (not comparable)

  1. (dated) Synonym of around the clock.
    • 1914, Jack London, The Mutiny of the Elsinore, Chapter XLV:
      In the past three days various interesting things have taken place. Margaret stands watch and watch with me, day and night, the clock around; for there is no one of our retainers to whom we can entrust the responsibility of a watch.
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