pegwood

American

[peg-wood] / ˈpɛgˌwʊd /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of pegwood

First recorded in 1800–85; peg + wood ¹

Example Sentences

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When a drop of oil is introduced into the oil cup of the balance pivot-hole, insert a very fine pegwood point, so as to cause the descent of the oil.

From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by Lewis, William T.

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

From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by Lewis, William T.

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