Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clockwork
noun
/ˈklɒk.wɜːk/
Definition
A mechanism used to keep time in clocks, consisting of various gears and springs.
Examples
- The project ran like clockwork, with every detail carefully planned.
- She has a clockwork routine, waking up at the same time every day.
- His movements were as smooth as clockwork during the performance.
Meaning
The precise and reliable workings of a device or system, often likened to how clock gears operate in harmony.
Synonyms
- mechanism
- system
- precision
