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The old clock is prepared for use by removing the hands, balance wheel and escapement so that the wheels will turn freely.
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There are two pairs of engines and pumps, working on cranks, set at right angles, and turning a balance-wheel seen behind them.
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Christy saw that he had considerable mechanical genius, but he certainly lacked a balance-wheel.
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With regard to balance-wheel clocks, it is more difficult to explain the mode of repairing, to the inexperienced.
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On his desk a little clock was ticking, each motion of its balance-wheel bringing nearer the tragedy impending.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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