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Clockwork

Clock′workˊ

(-wûrkˊ)
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Noun.
The machinery of a clock, or machinery resembling that of a clock; machinery which produces regularity of movement.

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clockwork

clockwork

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Noun

clockwork (plural clockworks)

  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.

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