striking train

American  

noun

Horology.

1. the gear train of the striking mechanism of a timepiece.

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Etymology

Origin of striking train

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

“The goal is really to hold on as long as possible,” said Bénédicte Pelvet, 26, who was demonstrating while holding a cardboard box in which she was collecting money to support striking train workers.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023

“A preliminary review of striking train’s event recorder data revealed that the operator of the striking train placed the master controller in a full-power position prior to the accident,” the report said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2021

Police have pushed back and detained some protesting youth in Paris after shop windows were smashed on the sidelines of a march by striking train workers.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2018

Rail passengers are facing travel chaos as striking train drivers have caused the Southern network to stop all services.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2016

This leads to a striking train of reflection upon the whole episode.

From Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation by Cassels, Walter Richard