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Laufwerk.

drive

8 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛrk/[ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛʁk][ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛrk][ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛɐ̯k]

  1. drive

    neuter · strong

  2. part of a clockwork mechanism

    neuter · strong
    Das Gehwerk oder (seltener) das Laufwerk ist ein Teil einer mechanischen Uhr, der Antrieb und Schwingsystem verbindet.

  3. chassis part of a railroad car

    neuter · strong

  4. chassis part of a tracked vehicle

    neuter · strong
Where this word comes from

laufen (“to run”) + Werk (“work”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.