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Enigmatic Horology Terms Revealed
A crossword exploring rare and specialized clockmaking vocabulary used by horologists to describe intricate components and techniques.
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Across
  • 1. Oscillating component regulating time in watches
  • 3. Catch or clasp holding the clock case closed
  • 5. Early escapement mechanism controlling gear movement
  • 7. Joining metal parts by melting filler metal
  • 8. Central part of a gear or wheel
  • 10. Small gear engaging a larger wheel
  • 12. Type of clock traditionally placed on a shelf
  • 13. Metal component producing chime sound
  • 17. Flat plate holding clock’s moving parts
Down
  • 2. Structural column supporting a clock’s plates
  • 4. Rare term for clock’s ornamental top piece
  • 6. Decorative metal plate around a clock keyhole
  • 9. Clock that chimes the time on demand
  • 11. Conical pulley compensating for mainspring torque
  • 14. Spindle or axle on which gears rotate
  • 15. Subdivision of a clock dial marked by sectors
  • 16. Part interacting with escape wheel teeth
  • 18. Setting for jewel bearings in watch movements

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