lantern wheel

/ˌlæntərn wil/
/ˌlæntərn hwil/
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Definitions of lantern wheel
  1. noun
    a small pinion having cylindrical bars instead of teeth, used chiefly in inexpensive clocks
    synonyms: lantern pinion
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    type of:
    pinion
    a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
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