pinion wires

A form of pinion wire — Wire fluted longitudinally, used in the manufactuing of pinions of clocks and watches. It is formed by being drawn through holes of the shape required for the leaves or teeth of the pinions.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pinion wire
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