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单词 clockwork
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clockworknoun [ U ]

uk/ˈklɒk.wɜːk/us/ˈklɑːk.wɝːk/

a system of springs and wheels that you wind (= turn) with a key or handle to make some clocks, toys, and other devices operate:

a clockwork train/mouse

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Watches & clocks

  • 24-hour clock
  • against the clock idiom
  • alarm clock
  • at/on the stroke of sth idiom
  • bezel
  • clock
  • crystal
  • hour hand
  • hourglass
  • lose
  • minute hand
  • movement
  • pendulum
  • radio alarm clock
  • strike
  • twenty-four-hour clock
  • watchband
  • watchstrap
  • winder
  • wristwatch

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Machines - Engines & motors
Toys & dolls

Idiom(s)

like clockwork
run/go like clockwork

clockworknoun [ U ]

us/ˈklɑkˌwɜrk/

machinery with springs and wheels that makes older types of clocks, toys, and other devices work

like clockwork

Something that is like clockwork runs easily, automatically, and always in the same way:

The Cardinals have been winning like clockwork for most of the season.
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