clockwork

noun uncountable

UK /ˈklɒkˌwɜː(r)k/

1
a set of springs inside a toy or other object that make it work when you turn a handle or key
Synonyms and related words
Parts of machines and machinery
ancillary
ball bearing
bearing
1. 1a
  only before nounoperated by a set of springs that work when you turn a handle or key
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe toys
  clockwork
  cuddly
  radio-controlled
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing machines and pieces of equipment
  all-singing, all-dancing
  analog
  analogue

phrases

(as) regular as clockwork

like clockwork

单词	clockwork
释义	clockwork noun uncountable UK /ˈklɒkˌwɜː(r)k/ Other entries for this word like clockwork phrase (as) regular as clockwork phrase DEFINITIONS1 1 a set of springs inside a toy or other object that make it work when you turn a handle or key Synonyms and related words Parts of machines and machinery ancillary ball bearing bearing 1a only before nounoperated by a set of springs that work when you turn a handle or key Synonyms and related words Words used to describe toys clockwork cuddly radio-controlled Synonyms and related words Describing machines and pieces of equipment all-singing, all-dancing analog analogue phrases (as) regular as clockwork like clockwork clockwork noun uncountable US /ˈklɑkˌwɜrk/ Other entries for this word like clockwork phrase (as) regular as clockwork phrase DEFINITIONS1 1 a set of springs inside a toy or other object that make it work when you turn a handle or key Synonyms and related words Parts of machines and machinery ancillary ball bearing bearing 1a only before nounoperated by a set of springs that work when you turn a handle or key Synonyms and related words Words used to describe toys clockwork radio-controlled stuffed Synonyms and related words Describing machines and pieces of equipment analog at the touch of a button automatic phrases (as) regular as clockwork like clockwork
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