Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clockmaking

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
clock-mak-ing
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The art or trade of a clockmaker; the manufacture of clocks.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From clock + making.

Usage

Phrases

clock face like clockwork

Frequently Paired Words

clockcase clock face clockwork like clockwork watchmaking

Questions

What does clockmaking mean?
The art or trade of a clockmaker; the manufacture of clocks.
Where does clockmaking come from?
From clock + making.

How to pronounce clockmaking

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