English Explanatory Dictionary

clockwork

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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. The action of behaving mechanically in the manner of a clock.
adj
  1. Driven by clockwork.
  2. Very smooth and regular.

Pronunciation

/ˈklɑkwɝk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-clockwork.wav /ˈklɒkwɜːk/

Word forms

clockwork clockworks

Etymology

From clock + -work.

Derived words

clockworklike clockwork orange clockwork radio clockwork universe clockworky like atomic clockwork like clockwork regular as clockwork
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