Clockworks refer to the internal machinery or mechanism that powers mechanical clocks and watches. It's a precise and intricate system that relies on a variety of cogs, springs, and gears to keep time. There are many synonyms for clockworks, including clock mechanisms, timepieces, watch movements, clock parts, and watchworks. Some other less common terms include clock innards, clock guts, and clock insides. Whatever term you choose to use, all these words refer to the precise mechanisms that make timekeeping possible. The clockworks may be hidden from view, but without them, our clocks and watches would be nothing more than decorative objects.