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Timeless Gears of Antique Horology
Explore the intricate components and terms of antique clock mechanisms with this detailed crossword puzzle.
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Across
- 1. Type of clock designed to sit on a shelf
- 4. Device controlling gear release for time regulation
- 7. Action to tighten the mainspring or weights
- 9. Swinging weight that keeps consistent time
- 10. Series of gears transmitting movement
- 16. Indicators showing hours and minutes
- 18. Structural frame holding components together
Down
- 2. Shaft around which gears rotate
- 3. Synthetic bearing reducing friction in pivots
- 5. Wheel oscillating in a verge escapement clock
- 6. Small rotating part that regulates escapement
- 8. Coiled spring storing mechanical energy
- 11. Cone-shaped pulley used to equalize torque
- 12. Weight suspended for pendulum clocks
- 13. Mechanism that chimes on the hour
- 14. Oscillating part regulating the clock’s timing
- 15. Sound produced by striking rods or bells
- 17. Small gear engaging with larger wheels
- 19. Face displaying time markings
- 20. Part interacting with escapement for control
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