clockwork

Word parts

clock + -work

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈklɑkwɝk/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈklɒkwɜːk/

Noun

Singular clockwork

Plural clockworks

1. (uncountable) If something works like clockwork it works very smoothly and correctly.

   The new car worked like clockwork.