释义 |
ˈhammer-tail a. ‘In a striking clock, a continuation of the hammer stalk that is lifted by the pins in the pin wheel’ (Britten Watch & Clockm. 1884). b. In a pianoforte: see quot. 1896.
1805Trans. Soc. Arts XXIII. 355 Fixed with the hammer-tail to the hammer-bar by means of a pin. 1884F. J. Britten Watch & Clockm. 252 For lifting the hammer tails of small clocks, pins in the wheel..do very well. 1896Hipkins Pianoforte Gloss., Hammer-tail, a prolongation of the hammer-head shaped so as to be caught in its descent by the check. |