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Clockwork vs Blockwork - What's the difference?

clockwork | blockwork |

As nouns the difference between clockwork and blockwork

is that clockwork is 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 while blockwork is masonry that uses large blocks (of concrete etc) rather than bricks.

clockwork

English

Noun

(wikipedia clockwork) (en noun)
  • 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.

    • Derived terms

    * like clockwork * clockwork orange

    blockwork

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • masonry that uses large blocks (of concrete etc.) rather than bricks

    • See also

    * brickwork