A crossword exploring key terms and devices from the era of antique mechanical inventions.
Vintage Gears and Clockwork Wonders
Explore classic antique mechanical devices through this engaging crossword featuring terminology and inventions from the era of intricate gears and clockwork mechanisms.
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- 1. Mechanism controlling gear movement in clocks
- 3. Coiled metal providing tension in devices
- 4. Process of shaping metal parts mechanically
- 6. Action of tightening a spring by turning
- 10. Rotating shaft converting rotary to reciprocating motion
- 13. Component locking gears in escapement mechanisms
- 14. Toothed wheel allowing motion in one direction
- 16. Rotating holder for tools in mechanical machines
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- 2. Interlocking toothed wheels transmitting motion
- 5. Handle converting rotary motion to reciprocating
- 7. Simple machine used for mechanical advantage
- 8. Face showing measurements or time on devices
- 9. Type of display using continuous physical quantities
- 11. Early mechanical device transmitting handwriting
- 12. Decorative carved ornament often on devices
- 15. Oscillating component regulating timekeeping
- 17. Wheel with groove used to lift loads mechanically
- 18. Conical pulley equalizing spring tension in watches
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