On the hour

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On the hour, every hour.
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

What does 'on the hour' mean here?
 
Can it possibly mean every hour exactly at the same time?
 
No. It means every hour when the minute hand is pointing at the twelve: one o' clock, two o'clock, three o'clock, etc.
 
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