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