"clock" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- In 1919, he invented a silent spring-driven clock.
- Watches evolved from portable spring-driven clocks, which first appeared in 15th century Europe.
- So spring-driven clocks slowed down over time as the mainspring unwound.
- Achieving isochronism was recognised as a serious problem throughout the 500 year history of spring-driven clocks.
- When spring-driven clocks were developed, which didn't require hanging weights to power them, they continued to be made in the bracket style.
- He is mentioned in the city's records as the supplier of small spring-driven clocks, which were given as gifts to important people.
- Although described here as using a driving weight it is equally applicable to spring-driven clocks and watches.
- He also has turned a lifelong hobby into a small business - repairing weight- and spring-driven clocks.
- What is the difference between a weight-driven and a spring-driven clock?
- In spring-driven clocks and watches it required a fusee to even out the force of the mainspring.
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