banking pin

noun

, Horology.

1. either of two pins for damping or halting the oscillation, in either direction, of a balance or lever.

Example Sentences

As we have previously stated, the drop from the pallet should not take place until the lever almost rests on the banking pin.

From Project Gutenberg

In a cylinder or verge movement the striking of the pin in the balance against the fixed banking-pin.

From Project Gutenberg