clockwork

Speech parts

1. clockwork - Noun

2. clockwork - Adjective

Meaning

The machinery of a clock, or machinery resembling that of a clock; machinery which produces regularity of movement.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

newtonian cam jenny time just movement regular noria correct proper mechanical accurate clock accuracy arm
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Antonyms

natural error fault ambiguity disagreement deviation
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Hypernyms

mechanism

Phrases with the word

like clockwork like atomic clockwork as queer as a clockwork orange regular as clockwork as regular as clockwork clockwork device

Examples

A century after its first clockwork locomotive was introduced in 1920, the company's model trains and racing cars can now be controlled by mobile phone apps using bluetooth. Source: Internet

Although some have more advanced technology, the common ships use analytical engines, and even some of the advanced ships are seen to have clockwork mechanisms as well. Source: Internet

Also featured was a huge Colgate toothpaste box with a large windup or clockwork key on the side. Source: Internet

H4 Harrison's "Sea Watch" No.1 (H4), with winding crank The clockwork in Harrison's H4 watch Harrison's first "Sea watch" (now known as H4) is housed in silver pair cases some convert in diameter. Source: Internet

Days are broken up by sprawling countryside walks - with slim chance of social interaction - and the clockwork visit of the postman. Source: Internet

As a singer with extraordinary vocal control, she is able to incarnate herself as Édith Piaf, Adele, Céline Dion, Madonna and many more, presenting the music of more than fifty performers in a production that is timed like clockwork. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

clockwise rotation clockwisely clockwiseness clockwork device clockwork orange clockwork radio