clockwork
English
/ˈklɑkwɝk/, /ˈklɒkwɜːk/
noun
Definitions
- 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.
Etymology
Suffix from English clock.
Origin
English
clock
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- attoclock English
- bioclock English
- bum-clock English
- clock English
- clockable English
- clockcase English
- clocker English
- clockless English
- clocklike English
- clockmaker English
- clockmaking English
- clockpunk English
- clockspring English
- clocksucker English
- clocktower English
- clockward English
- clockweight English
- clockwise English
- clockworklike English
- clockworky English
- downclock English
- misclock English
- overclock English
- reclock English
- unclockable English
- underclock English
- upclock English
- watchclock English
- waterclock English
- clokke Middle English
- ikilogo Zulu
- kilok Tok Pisin
- karaka Maori
- krak Nauru
- kolook Woleaian