|
A mechanically powered device or mechanism
“At the same time he proposes to do away with the clockwork of the recording instrument.”
Accuracy or precision, especially in relation to time
“The effort was moving swiftly and efficiently, like clockwork.”
The condition or quality of having a constant pattern
Behaving in the manner of a clock, especially with ticks or pulses
“At the base of the instrument there is a clockwork motion, which works an escapement with such force that, at each oscillation of the pendulum, a tooth strikes strongly against a palette fixed to the axis.”
Mechanically powered, especially with a coiled spring
“In a clockwork car, the gears would drive the wheels that power it over your floor.”
Containing or characterized by repetition
With regular, repetitive motion or sound
(of a system) Capable of maximizing productivity at no expense of extra resources
Related Words and Phrases
|
