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Clockwork

/ˈklɒkwɜːk/

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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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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mechanismnoun	(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
clocknoun	A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
mechanicsnoun	(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
mechanicalnoun	Done by machine.
yearnoun	The length of a year as marked by a calendar, 365 or 366 days in the Gregorian calendar; a calendar year.
skatenoun	A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
hournoun	(time) A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).
triumphnoun	A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
charmnoun	(often in the plural) The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.
cranknoun	(now chiefly dialectal) An ailment, ache.
thornnoun	(botany) A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.
wind-up toynoun	An automaton toy powered by a clockwork motor.
clockspringnoun	A spring in a mechanical clock.
balance wheelnoun	The timekeeping device normally used in mechanical watches and small clocks, consisting of a wheel which oscillates due to a coiled spring.
clockweightnoun	One of the weights that regulate the mechanism of a clock.
watchworknoun	The work produced by watchmaking; the mechanical or electronic arrangements making up a watch (portable timepiece).
clockwindernoun	A person employed to wind up clocks.
clockwork radionoun	Synonym of wind-up radio.
mainspringnoun	(figuratively) The most important reason for, or element of, something.
windernoun	A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth.