No. 13,459 in Swedish
urverk
Clockwork or mechanism of a timepiece.
In a sentence
Jag reparerade det gamla urverket från ett antikt fickur.
I repaired the old clockwork from an antique pocket watch.
Here, 'urverk' refers to the mechanical clockwork mechanism inside a watch or clock.
Museet har en utställning som visar olika typer av urverk genom tiderna.
The museum has an exhibition showcasing different types of clockworks throughout history.
In this sentence, 'urverk' represents various mechanical systems used in timekeeping devices.
Hon fascinerades av det komplexa urverket i den stora kyrkans klocktorn.
She was fascinated by the complex clockwork in the large church's clock tower.
Here, 'urverk' denotes the intricate mechanical structure responsible for the tower clock's operation.
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