clockwork

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.
2. (uncountable, usually) The action of behaving mechanically in the manner of a clock.

Adj

1. (attributive, not-comparable) Driven by clockwork.
2. (attributive, not-comparable) Very smooth and regular.

Synonyms

wind-up

mechanical

spring action

watch mechanism

clockwork timer

Translations

Uhrwerk

rouage

🛞

Federwerk

mecanismo de relojería

corda

🪢

orologeria

précis

mécanisme d’horlogerie

mouvement d’horlogerie

mach

rouage d’horloge

meccanismo a molla

uurwerk

slagwerk

mecánico

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈklɑkwɝk/

Etymology

From clock + -work.