clockwork

Plural: clockworks

Noun

• any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
• 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.
• The action of behaving mechanically in the manner of a clock.

Adj

• Driven by clockwork.
• Very smooth and regular.