"counterpotence" meaning in All languages combined

See counterpotence on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: counterpotences [plural]
Etymology: From counter- + potence. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|counter|potence}} counter- + potence Head templates: {{en-noun}} counterpotence (plural counterpotences)
  1. A stud with a horizontally pierced hole that sits near the underside of the top plate of a watch and secures the follower of the pivot held by the potence.

Inflected forms

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