Clark

/klɑrk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A clark is a type of fish in the family Cyprinidae, commonly known as a Clark's first mate or Clark's rainbow.

We went fishing and caught a clark, which was a colorful addition to our catch.

A clark can refer to a high-ranking official or clerk within a church or formal setting.

The clark read the official decree to the congregation.

verb

To clark means to work or act as a clerk in a particular setting.

He was asked to clark at the event, managing the registration desk.

Middle English from Old English 'clerc' meaning 'clerk', deriving from Latin 'clericus'.

clark of the works

A title for someone responsible for overseeing building construction.

clark's position

Refers to a specific clerical job role.

clerk

A person employed to manage records or perform administrative tasks.

cleric

A member of the clergy.

A term for someone who is overly meticulous or detail-oriented.

Don't be such a clark about the documents; just get them done.