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

“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

The safety commission determined last month that the operator of the striking train, who had a lengthy record of red signal and other violations, including a suspension for a previous crash and a derailment, had disobeyed a stop command for reasons that remain unclear.

From Washington Post

However, the operator of the striking train then moved forward without receiving permission from the rail operations control center.

From Washington Post

In the investigative report released Thursday, officials said the driver of the striking train made false statements to investigators and refused to turn over his cellphone, which was later determined to have been in use at the time of the crash.

From Washington Post