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Horologist Whose Association With Robert Hooke Led Him To Make One Of The First Balance Spring Watches And Who Was The First To Inscribe Serial Numbers On The Back Of Timepieces Crossword Clue
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TOMPION which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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TOMPION
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TOMPION" which means:
- noun
- • Plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture
An example sentence would be:
- • "He carefully removed the tompion from the barrel of his gun."
- • "The tompion protected the muzzle of the cannon."
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