Automatic and Clockwork

Automatic

Automatic adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.

Clockwork and automatic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Clockwork" instead an adjective "Automatic".

Clockwork

Clockwork noun - Any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock.
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Synonyms for Clockwork

Automatic and clockwork are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Automatic" instead an adjective "Clockwork".

Both words in one sentence

  • Revolvers Are Just Better The clockwork guns, however, are exactly like a semi-automatic pistol and rifle, while the flintlocks operate more like bolt-action rifles.
  • Revolvers Are Just Better Instead, we get flintlock pistols (which, despite the historical version, can actually have the highest rate of fire in the game), clockwork pistols (which are basically semi-automatics), and turret pistols (which are semi-automatic Gatling pistols).
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