Clockwork and Mechanical

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

Mechanical

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

Clockwork and mechanical are semantically related. You can use "Clockwork" instead an adjective "Mechanical".

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  • Recap / Doctor Who S34 E1 "Deep Breath" Body Horror: The Half-Face Man is a misshapen kitbash of flesh and blood parts and mechanical and clockwork parts.
  • Clockwork Creature Most of the known lifeforms in BIONICLE are biomechanical, and the mechanical halves are clockwork (at least we know they are in the case of the Matoran Universe characters).
  • Mechanical Lifeforms Commercials for Omega wristwatches depict the interior of a watch as an entire mechanical world, complete with clockwork people, animals, vehicles, trees, etc.
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