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Timeless Gears and Pendulum Secrets
Explore the intricate components and mechanisms that define antique clocks through this themed crossword puzzle.
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Across
  • 1. French term for clock movement mechanism
  • 2. Coiled spring providing energy in mechanical clocks
  • 3. Sound produced by hammers striking bells or rods
  • 4. Controls the release of energy to the clock’s gear train
  • 6. Wheel that oscillates to control timekeeping in portable clocks
  • 7. Action of tightening the mainspring
  • 10. Flat metal frame holding gears in place
Down
  • 5. Component supporting the pendulum rod
  • 8. Swinging weight that regulates the timekeeping
  • 9. Series of gears transmitting motion and force
  • 11. Type of escapement with two pallets
  • 12. Part of escapement interacting with escape wheel teeth
  • 13. Conical pulley that equalizes mainspring power

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