Lantern Pinion (Noun)
Meaning
A small pinion having cylindrical bars instead of teeth, used chiefly in inexpensive clocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old grandfather clock had a lantern pinion that had worn out over the years and needed to be replaced.
- Clockmakers of the time often used lantern pinions in their more affordable timepieces to keep costs down.
- Lantern pinions were commonly found in clocks from the 18th and 19th centuries due to their simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
- Restoring the antique clock required finding a replacement lantern pinion that matched the original specifications.
- The use of lantern pinions in clocks allowed manufacturers to produce more affordable timekeeping devices for the masses.