HyperDic: clockwork

English > 1 sense of the word clockwork:
NOUNartifactclockworkany mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring
clockwork > pronunciation
Soundsklaa'kwer.k
Rhymesartwork ... work: 53 rhymes with erk...
English > clockwork: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAny mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock.
PartsmainspringThe most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch)
Broadermechanismdevice consisting of a piece of machinery
Spanishmecanismo de relojería
Catalanmecanisme de rellotgeria

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