Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree Proto-Celtic *klokkosder. Early Medieval Latin cloccader. Old Northern French cloquebor. Old Dutch *klokka Middle Dutch clockebor. Middle English clokke English clock English -work English clockwork From clock + -work.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: