Clark

[ klahrk ]

noun

1. Alvan, 1804–87, and his son Alvan Graham, 1832–97, U.S. astronomers and telescope-lens manufacturers.
2. Champ [champ], James Beauchamp, 1850–1921, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1911–19.
3. (Charles) Joseph Joe, born 1939, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1979–80.
4. George Rogers, 1752–1818, U.S. soldier.
5. John Bates [jon, , beyts], 1847–1938, U.S. economist and educator.
6. Kenneth B(ancroft), 1914–2005, U.S. psychologist and educator, born in the Panama Canal Zone.
7. Sir Kenneth McKenzie, Baron Clark of Saltwood 1903–83, English art historian.
8. Mark Wayne, 1896–1984, U.S. general.
9. Thomas Campbell Tom, 1899–1977, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1949–67.
10. Walter Van Til·burg [wawl, -ter van , til, -berg], 1909–71, U.S. author.
11. William, 1770–1838, U.S. soldier and explorer (brother of George R. Clark): on expedition with Meriwether Lewis 1804–06.
12. a male given name: a surname, ultimately derived from clerk.

Clark

/ klɑːk /

noun

1. ClarkHelen1950FNew ZealandPOLITICS: politician Helen. born 1950, New Zealand Labour politician; prime minister (1999–2008); administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009
2. ClarkJames19361968MScottishSPORT AND GAMES: racing driver James, known as Jim. 1936–68, Scottish racing driver; World Champion (1963, 1965)
3. ClarkKenneth, Baron Clark of Saltwood19031983MEnglishHISTORY: historian Kenneth, Baron Clark of Saltwood. 1903–83, English art historian: his books include Civilization (1969), which he first presented as a television series
4. ClarkWilliam17701838MUSTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorerTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: frontiersman William. 1770–1838, US explorer and frontiersman: best known for his expedition to the Pacific Northwest (1804–06) with Meriwether Lewis

Example Sentences

"Children who feel or express emotions strongly may feel different from others, and if they are shamed for their anger, it could make it much worse," Clark said.

From Science Daily

“Suppose all we knew about the western United States was what Lewis and Clark jotted in their journals.”

From Science Magazine

As the new series began on Sunday, Clark backed the singer for success on the show, sharing a picture of her online.

From BBC

Sarah Clark, who worked as a stewardess on the ship from 2002-2005, recalled how the crew made good use of the car deck when the passengers were gone.

From BBC

The popularity of Caitlin Clark has a lot to do with that.

From Salon