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
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
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?
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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."
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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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