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clockwork in German

clockwork in German is Uhrwerk, Federwerk — clockwork means a mechanism driven by a wound spring and gears, used in clocks, toys, and other devices.

clockwork in German

Uhrwerk
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.
Federwerk
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.

What does "clockwork" mean?

  1. noun A mechanism driven by a wound spring and gears, used in clocks, toys, and other devices.
    "The old toy soldier marched thanks to a simple clockwork mechanism."
  2. adj Very regular, precise, and predictable, like the working of a clock.
    "The trains ran with clockwork precision."

clockwork in a sentence

  • The old toy soldier marched thanks to a simple clockwork mechanism.
  • The trains ran with clockwork precision.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "clockwork" in German?

"clockwork" in German is Uhrwerk, Federwerk. clockwork means: A mechanism driven by a wound spring and gears, used in clocks, toys, and other devices.

How do you use "clockwork" in a sentence?

Example: "The old toy soldier marched thanks to a simple clockwork mechanism." In German, "clockwork" is Uhrwerk, Federwerk.

Are there other ways to say "clockwork" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "clockwork": Uhrwerk, Federwerk.

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