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gearwheel

English

Noun

gearwheel (plural gearwheels)

  1. Alternative spelling of gear wheel

References

  • “gearwheel”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–present.

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clockwork

English

Etymology

From clock +? -work

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /?kl?kw?k/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /?kl?kw??k/

Noun

clockwork (usually uncountable, plural clockworks)

  1. 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.

Derived terms

  • like clockwork
  • clockwork orange

Translations

Adjective

clockwork (not comparable) (attributive)

  1. Driven by clockwork.
  2. Very smooth and regular.

References

  • “clockwork”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–present.

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