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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The art or trade of a clockmaker; the manufacture of clocks. uncountable

   "The Black Forest was traditionally known for clockmaking in centuries past."

Example

More examples

"The Black Forest was traditionally known for clockmaking in centuries past."

Etymology

From clock + making.

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