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Definition clockwork in American English

clockwork noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈklɑkˌwɜrk/
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
1.1

operated by a set of springs that work when you turn a handle or key

Definition clockwork in American English