clockwork

clock·work  (klkwûrk)

n.

A mechanism of geared wheels driven by a wound spring, as in a mechanical clock.

Idiom:

like clockwork

With machinelike regularity and precision; perfectly: The project proceeded like clockwork.

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clockwork [ˈklɒkˌwɜːk]

n

1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) the mechanism of a clock

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) any similar mechanism, as in a wind-up toy

like clockwork with complete regularity and precision

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

clockwork - any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock mainspring - the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

Translations

clockwork [ˈklɒkwɜːk]

A. N to go like clockwork → funcionar como un reloj

B. CPD [toy] → de cuerda
clockwork train N → tren m de cuerda

clockwork [ˈklɒkwɜː^rk]

n
to go like clockwork → marcher comme sur des roulettes
Everything went like clockwork → Tout a marché comme sur des roulettes.

adj [toy, train] → mécanique

clockwork [ˈklɒkˌwɜːk]

1. n to go like clockwork (fig) → funzionare alla perfezione

2. adj (toy, train) → a molla

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clockwork [ˈklɒkˌwɜːk]

1. n to go like clockwork (fig) → funzionare alla perfezione

2. adj (toy, train) → a molla