Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

watchwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
watch-work
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The work produced by watchmaking; the mechanical or electronic arrangements making up a watch (portable timepiece).

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From watch + -work.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Phrases

tick-tock

Frequently Paired Words

watchmaker watchmaking guts ticker tick-tock watch face watchface watchcase

Questions

What does watchwork mean?
The work produced by watchmaking; the mechanical or electronic arrangements making up a watch (portable timepiece).
Where does watchwork come from?
From watch + -work.

How to pronounce watchwork

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