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horol. — horol. (horology) n. science of measuring time; art of creating timepieces … English contemporary dictionary
horol. — horology. * * * horol., horology. * * * abbr. horology … Useful english dictionary
horol. — hor horology … From formal English to slang
horol. — horology …
anchor escapement — Horol. an escapement in which wedge shaped pallets engage with an escape wheel having pointed teeth, usually facing in the direction of revolution, so that the escape wheel recoils slightly at every release. Also called recoil escapement. See… … Universalium
balance spring — Horol. hairspring. [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
balance staff — Horol. a pivoted axle or shaft on which the balance is mounted. [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
balance wheel — Horol. balance (def. 15). [1660 70] * * * … Universalium
banking pin — Horol. either of two pins for damping or halting the oscillation, in either direction, of a balance or lever. * * * … Universalium
barometric error — Horol. error of a timepiece due to the fluctuations in density of the atmosphere through which the balance or pendulum moves. [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
