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noun • English scientist who formulated the law of elasticity and proposed a wave theory of light and formulated a theory of planetary motion and proposed the inverse square law of gravitational attraction and discovered the cellular structure of cork and introduced the term `cell' into biology and invented a balance spring for watches (1635-1703) | ||||
| 26% | 10 | Used in engraving or cutting, it consists of a pivoted parallelogram linkage with one stylus following the original and another one transmitting its motion to a cutting tool | ||
noun • mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale | ||||
| 26% | 8 | Cutting tool that harnesses the force of water for precise cutting. | ||
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Scientists Fine Cutting Tool For The Garden
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HOOKE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HOOKE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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