Examples of 'clockwork' in a sentence
Meaning of "clockwork"
Refers to the inner workings or mechanism of a clock or a similar device, known for its precision and regularity. In a figurative sense, 'clockwork' is used to describe something that functions seamlessly and predictably
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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.
- The action of behaving mechanically in the manner of a clock.
- Driven by clockwork.
- Very smooth and regular.
How to use "clockwork" in a sentence
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Like clockwork these three turned up today.
Trapped inside this clockwork of space monkeys.
Like clockwork every time he sees an opening.
Mechanical timers use clockwork to measure time.
Special clockwork with integrated finger guidance.
This happened like clockwork every year.
It rains here every afternoon like clockwork.
Come see my clockwork if you like clockworks.
But the secret was always in the clockwork.
I had everything clockwork perfect all night.
This election will run like clockwork.
It was powered by clockwork and had to be wound daily.
They are here every day like clockwork.
One of the clockwork knights kills him.
We got this shit working like clockwork.
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It happens like clockwork this time of year.
These things are just lights and clockwork.
Trapped inside this clockwork ofspace monkeys.
They meet twice weekly like clockwork.
Regular as clockwork every day of his life.
She writes me every week like clockwork.
It happens like clockwork as well each year.
Those first few runs went like clockwork.
That is her pet clockwork behind her.
It took years before it worked like clockwork.
Takes a clever piece of clockwork to sort it out.
State business was meant to run like clockwork.
And it happens like clockwork every year.
The supply and draught were regulated by clockwork.
This invention relates to clockwork for a timepiece.
My favourite driver always on time like clockwork.
This is an exhibition of clockwork timing and supreme skill.
Storm season begins today like clockwork.
And the clockwork does not care.
Niamh says her period is like clockwork.
Every month like clockwork comes your check.
Her rehearsals usually run like clockwork.
They will return like clockwork at different times.
Empire week needs to run like clockwork.
I told clockwork would not withstand the butter.
They always reminded me of a team of clockwork mice.
Switch on your clockwork hearts and tear glands.
You should all move like clockwork.
Clockwork could offer the solution.
He sends child support checks like clockwork.
Clockwork could now be used to bring machines to life.
They know this has to go like clockwork.
Clockwork seemed to be mimicking human reason.
I hope that everything goes like clockwork.
We worked like clockwork together and.
