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clockwork

/ˈklɑˌkwɜrk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/
nounidiom
GeneralTechnology
  1. 1 saat mekanizması, kurmalı mekanizma uncountable

Definition (English)

The springs and wheels inside a clock or toy that make it move when it is wound up.

Example Sentences

  1. This old toy still works thanks to its clockwork.
    Bu eski oyuncak hâlâ kurmalı mekanizması sayesinde çalışıyor.
  2. My grandfather showed me how the clockwork inside his watch moved.
    Dedem, kol saatinin içindeki mekanizmanın nasıl hareket ettiğini bana gösterdi.
Idiom
  1. 1 saat gibi, tıkır tıkır

Definition (English)

(like clockwork) Happening exactly as planned or at the same time, without any problems.

Example Sentences

  1. The whole event ran like clockwork, with no delays.
    Tüm etkinlik hiç gecikme olmadan saat gibi işledi.
  2. Every morning the bus arrives at 7:15, like clockwork.
    Otobüs her sabah saat gibi 7.15'te gelir.

Synonyms

Collocations

run like clockworklike clockworkclockwork mechanismclockwork toyclockwork precision

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