counterpotence

English

Etymology

counter- +‎ potence

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.
    • 1868, Charles Tomlinson, Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining and Engineering, volume 1, page 859:
      […] wheel turns with one end in a branch c of the potence I, and the other in the counterpotence J.
    • 1981, Chilton's Jewelers' Circular/Keystone, page 102:
      This will allow the complete counterpotence, pivoted at its part (38), to be lifted and swung out
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