n. (pl.) joints or connecting parts for trans-mitting motion in clockwork,something of an engine 时钟机构中的接头或传动零件，启动器。 △1H.VI.1.2.41:“Ithink by some odd gimmors or device / Their armsare set,like clocks,still to strike on；”我想他们的胳膊，就像时钟一样，是安在什么古怪的启动器或者其他装置上，能够不住地敲打。