clockmaking
/ˈklɒkməkɪŋ/ · clock·mak·ing
noun
- The art or skill of creating and repairing time-keeping devices, such as clocks and watches. The clockmaker spent years honing her craft in the family business.
- A person who creates and repairs time-keeping devices. The clockmaking apprentice was tasked with cleaning the intricate mechanisms of the antique clock.
Did you know? The term 'clockmaking' is often associated with the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail required to create complex time-keeping devices, which have been a hallmark of human innovation for centuries.