clocklike
[ klok-lahyk ]
/ ˈklɒkˌlaɪk /
adjective
highly systematic, precise, and dependable: The mail carrier arrives at noon with clocklike regularity.
Words nearby clocklike
clock watcher,
clock-hour,
clock-timer,
clock-watcher,
clocker,
clocklike,
clockmaker,
clockwise,
clockwork,
clockwork universe,
clod
Example sentences from the Web for clocklike
Under his directions, from the moment war was declared, everything worked with clocklike precision.
Famous Men and Great Events of the Nineteenth Century |Charles MorrisThe guns of the American squadron roared with clocklike regularity, while the firing from the Spanish ships steadily decreased.
American Men of Action |Burton E. StevensonHe took the instrument in his big hand and watched the clocklike face intently.
Stand by for Mars! |Carey RockwellJamie ceased the clocklike motion of his body to and fro over the difficult lesson.
Foes |Mary Johnston