pegwood

pegwood
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : a spindle tree (Euonymus europaeus)
2. : wood used in splints whittled to a point for cleaning out pivot holes in watchmaking

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/peg"wood'/, n.
a rod of boxwood of about 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter, cut in various ways at the end and used by watchmakers for cleaning jewels.
[1800-85; PEG + WOOD1]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • pegwood — /peg wood /, n. a rod of boxwood of about 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter, cut in various ways at the end and used by watchmakers for cleaning jewels. [1800 85; PEG + WOOD1] * * * …   Universalium

  • Antirhea coriacea (Vahl) Urb. — Symbol ANCO3 Common Name pegwood Botanical Family Rubiaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Antirhea coriacea (Vahl) Urb. — Symbol ANCO3 Common Name pegwood Botanical Family Rubiaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Antirhea coriacea — ID 4644 Symbol Key ANCO3 Common Name pegwood Family Rubiaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution PR Growth Habit Tree, Shrub Duration …   USDA Plant Characteristics

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