quarter snail
noun
A snail which forms part of the quarter hour striking mechanism on a clock or watch.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Dublin Magazine.
| 单词 | quarter snail |
| 释义 | quarter snailnoun A snail which forms part of the quarter hour striking mechanism on a clock or watch. Origin |
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