"continuous clock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: continuous clocks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} continuous clock (plural continuous clocks)
  1. (sports) A clock, especially in American football, that operates continuously in a one-sided game, so as to hasten the end of the contest. Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-continuous_clock-en-noun-GwF1JT6J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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