grandfather's clock

noun

A form of patience in which cards are laid out in an arrangement resembling a clock face.

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Meanings

noungrandfather's clock (countable and uncountable, plural grandfather's clocks)

plural grandfather's clocks

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of grandfather clock.
  2. uncountablecard gamesA form of patience in which cards are laid out in an arrangement resembling a clock face.
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Chicago

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