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Intricate Mechanics of Cryptic Timepieces
Explore the specialized vocabulary associated with the complex inner workings and features of cryptic clock mechanisms.
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Across
  • 1. Face of the clock displaying the time
  • 2. Component that hits a bell or gong to signal time
  • 3. Coiled spring providing stored energy to the clock
  • 4. Indicators pointing to hours and minutes on the dial
  • 5. Small gear that meshes with a larger wheel
  • 8. Regulates the release of energy in the clock's gear train
  • 11. Conical pulley used to equalize the mainspring's force
  • 12. Oscillating part that controls timekeeping accuracy
  • 15. Fine adjustment mechanism for clock accuracy
Down
  • 6. Flat frame holding the clock's internal components
  • 7. Musical sound produced by clock bells
  • 9. Part holding the pendulum enabling its swing
  • 10. Metal alloy used for precision clock parts to reduce expansion
  • 13. Swinging weight that drives timing in traditional clocks
  • 14. Series of gears transferring motion inside the clock
  • 16. Type of cam used to control striking mechanisms
  • 17. Small clock designed to sit on a shelf or mantel

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