pegwood

[ peg-wood ]

noun

1. a rod of orangewood or dogwood usually 0.08–0.24 inch (2–6 millimeters) in diameter, cut in various ways at the end and used by watchmakers for cleaning jewels.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pegwood¹

First recorded in 1800–85; peg + wood ¹

Example Sentences

Thoroughly clean, well-finished jewel pushers are indispensable; as even pegwood is liable to leave fibres at least.

From Project Gutenberg