Alternative spelling of cloud-cuckoo-land

(idiomatic) To defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.

Of a corporation or other business, owned by a small number of people, and not having shares of ownership sold via a stock exchange or other public market.

plural of clothes shop

A clock built into a case.

A freestanding weight-driven pendulum clock, having the pendulum and weights in a tall case.

A small clock with a carrying handle, originally designed for travelling.

A longcase clock.

Any of the mechanical figures that come out regularly to strike the bell of a clock.

In near proximity.