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1 clockwork
noun (machinery similar to that of a clock: a toy which works by clockwork.) mecanismo* * *clock.work[kl'ɔkwə:k] n mecanismo de relógio ou mecanismo semelhante. • adj automático, regular. clockwork engine locomotiva de corda (brinquedo). like clockwork com grande regularidade, como um relógio. -
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noun (machinery similar to that of a clock: a toy which works by clockwork.) engrenagem -
3 clockwork engine
clockwork enginelocomotiva de corda (brinquedo). -
4 like clockwork
(very smoothly and without faults: Everything went like clockwork.) à perfeição* * *like clockworkcom grande regularidade, como um relógio. -
5 like clockwork
(very smoothly and without faults: Everything went like clockwork.) perfeitamente -
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[klok] 1. noun1) (an instrument for measuring time, but not worn on the wrist like a watch: We have five clocks in our house; an alarm clock (= a clock with a ringing device for waking one up in the morning).) relógio2) (an instrument for measuring speed of a vehicle or distance travelled by a vehicle: My car has 120,000 miles on the clock.) conta-quilómetros2. verb(to register (a time) on a stopwatch etc.) cronometrar- clockwork
- clock in
- out/on
- off
- clock up
- like clockwork
- round the clock* * *clock1[klɔk] n 1 relógio (não-portátil). 2 medidor, registrador. 3 taxímetro. 4 Comp velocidade de processamento dos dados a partir da freqüência de oscilação de um cristal. • vt 1 cronometrar, medir o tempo de. 2 registrar o tempo de. around the clock dia e noite. one o’clock uma hora. to beat the clock terminar uma tarefa antes do tempo previsto. to clock in (out) marcar a hora no começo (fim). to clock up coll 1 registrar distância percorrida, pontos ganhos, etc. 2 atingir certa velocidade. to know what o’clock it is estar bem acordado, ter conhecimento das coisas. to put the clock back, to turn the clock back 1 atrasar o relógio. 2 fig retroceder ao passado, dar um passo para trás. to put the clock forward adiantar o relógio. to set the clock acertar o relógio. to sleep the clock round Brit dormir no mínimo 12 horas. to watch the clock coll aguardar impacientemente a hora de parar de trabalhar. to work against the clock trabalhar contra o relógio (para cumprir um determinado prazo).————————clock2[klɔk] n baguete, pinha de meia. • vt enfeitar com baguete. -
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[klok] 1. noun1) (an instrument for measuring time, but not worn on the wrist like a watch: We have five clocks in our house; an alarm clock (= a clock with a ringing device for waking one up in the morning).) relógio (não de pulso nem de bolso)2) (an instrument for measuring speed of a vehicle or distance travelled by a vehicle: My car has 120,000 miles on the clock.) velocímetro2. verb(to register (a time) on a stopwatch etc.) cronometrar- clockwork - clock in - out/on - off - clock up - like clockwork - round the clock
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clockwork — ► NOUN ▪ a mechanism with a spring and toothed gearwheels, used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device. ● like clockwork Cf. ↑like clockwork … English terms dictionary
clockwork — [kläk′wʉrk΄] n. 1. the mechanism of a clock 2. any similar mechanism, consisting of springs and geared wheels, as in some mechanical toys like clockwork very regularly, precisely, and evenly … English World dictionary
Clockwork — Clock work ( w[^u]rk ), n. The machinery of a clock, or machinery resembling that of a clock; machinery which produces regularity of movement. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clockwork — 1660s, mechanism of a clock, from CLOCK (Cf. clock) (n.) + WORK (Cf. work) (n.). Figurative sense of anything of unvarying regularity is recorded earlier (1620s) … Etymology dictionary
clockwork — [n] being on time; precision accuracy, consistency, perfect timing, regularity, smoothness; concept 818 … New thesaurus
Clockwork — For other uses, see Clockwork (disambiguation). Gear with escapement mechanism … Wikipedia
clockwork — clock|work [ˈklɔk wə:k US ˈkla:k wə:rk] n [U] 1.) BrE clockwork toys, trains, soldiers etc have machinery inside them that makes them move when you turn a key ▪ mechanical toys powered by clockwork ▪ The tape was driven by a clockwork motor. 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
clockwork — noun (U) 1 clockwork toys, trains, soldiers etc have machinery inside them to make them move when you turn a key 2 go like clockwork if something you have arranged goes like clockwork, it happens in exactly the way you planned: The concert went… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Clockwork — Este artículo o sección necesita referencias que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada, como revistas especializadas, monografías, prensa diaria o páginas de Internet fidedignas. Puedes añadirlas así o avisar … Wikipedia Español
clockwork — [[t]klɒ̱kwɜː(r)k[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n A clockwork toy or device has machinery inside it which makes it move or operate when it is wound up with a key. ...a clockwork train set. 2) PHRASE: PHR after v If you say that something happens like clockwork … English dictionary
clockwork — n. (misc.) to work like clockwork ( to work perfectly ); as regular as clockwork ( completely regular ) * * * [ klɒkwɜːk] as regular as clockwork ( completely regular ) (misc.) to work like clockwork ( to work perfectly ) … Combinatory dictionary
