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.

Driven by clockwork. / Very smooth and regular.

plural of clockwork

(simile) With perfect regularity and precision; faultless.

A person or organism with a mechanistic morality or lack of free will.

(philosophy, metaphysics) A universe in which all of the actions of matter and energy operate as reactions according to predetermined rules set down by a creator, like the movements of a clock.

plural of clockwork universe

plural of clockwork orange

Synonym of wind-up radio

plural of clockwork radio