clockwork

Meanings

• noun

  A mechanism consisting of a series of interconnected parts that transfer force, motion, or energy from one part to another, usually in a regular and repetitive manner.

  - "The clockwork of a grandfather clock keeps perfect time."
  - "The intricacy of the clockwork in a music box is a marvel of engineering."
  - "The gears of the clockwork must be oiled regularly to ensure smooth operation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clockwork
workshop , popcorn drop , harp , hearthwarm , clapper clap , japanned tap , maple cap

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Variants

List of all variants of clockwork that leads to same result
clockwork , clockworks , go like clockwork , goes like clockwork , going like clockwork , gone like clockwork , like clockwork , went like clockwork

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word clokke, meaning 'bell', and the Old North French word werqu, meaning 'work'. Clockwork refers to the intricate mechanism that drives a clock.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known clockwork clock is the Salisbury Cathedral clock, which was made in England in 1386.

2. Clockwork toys were popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.

3. The term 'clockwork' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

4. Clockwork mechanisms were used in early computers to store and transfer data.

5. Clockwork is used in the name of several bands and musical albums, including Clockwork Orange by Frank Zappa and Clockwork Angels by Rush.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gear train: A series of interconnected gears that transmit motion from one gear to another.

2. Mechanism: A machine or system that performs a specific function.

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Culture

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Clockwork has been a symbol of precision and order throughout history. It has been used metaphorically to describe complex systems or processes. In literature, clockwork is often used as a motif in science fiction, particularly in steampunk genre.

How to Memorize "clockwork"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with gears and cogs turning.
   - Visualize the intricate pattern of gears in a clockwork mechanism.
   - Picture the movement of the gears as they transfer energy and motion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of ticking with clockwork.
   - Connect the image of a clock with hands moving to clockwork.
   - Relate the concept of precision and order to clockwork.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GEARS to remember the parts of a clockwork mechanism: Gears, Engagement, Axles, Ratio, and Shafts.
   - Create a mental image of a clockwork mechanism by breaking it down into its individual components.

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