clockwork

ˈklɒkwɜːrk
clockwork: mechanism of a clock or similar device
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Translation of clockwork into German,

Noun

1.

timepiece internals

mechanism of a clock or similar device
  • The clockwork of the old watch was intricate and delicate..Das Uhrwerk der alten Uhr war kompliziert und empfindlich
2.

robotlike routine

action of behaving with mechanical precision
  • His daily routine ran like clockwork.Sein Tagesablauf lief wie ein Uhrwerk.

Adjective

1.

predictable timing

operating with precision and regularity
  • The team performed with clockwork efficiency.Das Team arbeitete mit uhrwerkartiger Effizienz.
2.

gear driven

Rare
powered by gears and springs that keep precise motion
Rare
uhrwerkbetrieben mechanisch
  • The clockwork toy moved across the floor.Das uhrwerkbetriebene Spielzeug bewegte sich über den Boden.
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Expressions with clockwork: examples in English and translations in German

wie am Schnürchen laufen
wie ein Uhrwerk funktionieren
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
wie am Schnürchen laufen
reibungslos ablaufen
Thanks to careful planning, the whole trip went like clockwork.
pünktlich
wie am Schnürchen
The train arrives like clockwork every morning.
uhrwerkartige Präzision
The team executed the plan with clockwork precision.
wie am Schnürchen laufen
The event ran like clockwork, with no delays or issues.
zuverlässig wie ein Uhrwerk
beständig wie ein Uhrwerk
Her performance is consistent as clockwork, never missing a beat.

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  • clockwork: mechanism of a clock or similar device
    (timepiece internals) Uhrwerk

Synonyms and analogies of clockwork in English

Examples of clockwork in a sentence

  • He admired the clockwork inside the antique clock.
  • The factory's production line operated with clockwork efficiency.
  • Her morning routine was executed with clockwork precision.
  • The machine operated with clockwork precision.
  • Her routine was as regular as clockwork.
  • The clockwork mechanism needed winding every day.

Translations of "clockwork" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasUhrwerknn.

The clockwork mechanism of the watch keeps it ticking accurately for years.

Das Uhrwerk der Uhr sorgt dafür, dass sie jahrelang genau tickt.

Adjective
pünktlichadj.

The flowers bloom regular as clockwork, marking the arrival of spring each year.

Die Blumen blühen jedes Jahr pünktlich und markieren die Ankunft des Frühlings.

präziseadj.

Her movements were clockwork, precise and smooth as she danced.

Ihre Bewegungen waren uhrwerkhaft, präzise und fließend, während sie tanzte.

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Other translations for clockwork:

  • am Schnürchen

clockwork: Examples and translations in context

The factory machines start up every morning as regular as clockwork.

Die Maschinen in der Fabrik laufen jeden Morgen wie ein Uhrwerk an.

His reminders are reliable as clockwork, keeping the whole team on schedule.

Seine Erinnerungen kommen wie ein Uhrwerk und halten das ganze Team im Zeitplan.

With clockwork regularity, he forgot his umbrella whenever heavy rain was forecast.

Wie ein Uhrwerk vergaß er seinen Regenschirm, sobald starker Regen vorhergesagt war.

The train arrives every morning at seven, regular as clockwork without any delay.

Der Zug kommt jeden Morgen um sieben wie ein Uhrwerk, ohne jede Verspätung.

His headaches returned consistent as clockwork whenever the stressful quarterly meetings approached.

Seine Kopfschmerzen kamen pünktlich wie ein Uhrwerk zurück, wenn die Quartalsbesprechungen nahte.

Her thoughts came and went in clockwork fashion, each one precise and on cue.

Ihre Gedanken kamen und gingen auf mechanische Weise, jeder präzise und pünktlich.

The clock strikes midnight regular as clockwork, signaling the end of the day.

Die Uhr schlägt pünktlich um Mitternacht und signalisiert das Ende des Tages.

Her reports come in on time, reliable as clockwork for every deadline.

Ihre Berichte kommen pünktlich an, wie ein Uhrwerk für jede Frist.

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