Associations to the word «Clockwork»

Wiktionary

CLOCKWORK, noun. 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.
CLOCKWORK ORANGE, noun. A person or organism with a mechanistic morality or lack of free will.
CLOCKWORK ORANGES, noun. Plural of clockwork orange
CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE, noun. 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.
CLOCKWORK UNIVERSES, noun. Plural of clockwork universe

Dictionary definition

CLOCKWORK, noun. Any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy