Beginner Cryptic Clockmaking Crossword Puzzle for ESL Learners
Size: 16Difficulty: hard
Challenge your understanding of essential cryptic clockmaking terms in this hard crossword puzzle tailored for ESL learners new to horology fundamentals.
Intricate Gearworks and Timekeeping Secrets is a easy crossword puzzle with 11 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Intricate Gearworks and Timekeeping Secrets
A challenging crossword exploring obscure and cryptic terms used in the art of clockmaking and horology.
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- 1. Traditional time-measuring device using sand flow
- 2. Oscillating component regulating the clock's timing
- 4. Part of the escapement interacting with the escape wheel
- 6. Device to regulate pendulum swing duration
- 8. Small gear engaging with a larger wheel
- 9. Plate supporting the clock’s gears and components
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- 3. Cone-shaped pulley used to equalize tension in a clock's spring
- 5. French term for a clock’s pulley
- 7. Mechanism that controls gear movement and regulates time
- 10. Rotating part driving fluid or air in horological devices
- 11. Clamp holding the hands or gears in place
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