pegwood
/peg-wood/US // ˈpɛgˌwʊd //
栓木,钉子木,钉木,钉子铺
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a rod of orangewood or dogwood usually 0.08–0.24 inch in diameter, cut in various ways at the end and used by watchmakers for cleaning jewels.
Examples
Thoroughly clean, well-finished jewel pushers are indispensable; as even pegwood is liable to leave fibres at least.
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