languets

/ˈlæŋɡwɛts/
noun
  1. Plural of languet; multiple thin, tongue-shaped pieces or parts.
    • The musician replaced the worn languets in the pipe organ before the concert.
    • In the factory, workers stamped out metal languets for use in various machines.
    • The antique clock had several languets that needed polishing to work smoothly.
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