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pegwood

[ peg-wood ]

noun

  1. a rod of orangewood or dogwood usually 0.08–0.24 inch (2–6 millimeters) in diameter, cut in various ways at the end and used by watchmakers for cleaning jewels.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pegwood1

First recorded in 1800–85; peg + wood 1

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Example Sentences

Thoroughly clean, well-finished jewel pushers are indispensable; as even pegwood is liable to leave fibres at least.

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