Added 10 October 2026 clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ noun Categories: ThingsRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about clockwork at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock. Related Words: mechanismclockmechanicsmechanicalyearskatehourtriumphcharmcrankthorn Back to today's word