Verge escapement

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounOne of an early type of mechanism in a mechanical clock that controls its rate by allowing the gear train to advance at regular intervals or 'ticks'.

Synonyms

escapement escape wheel scape-wheel clockwork tourbillon watchspring balance wheel snail-wheel rack and snail countwheel geneva mechanism swing wheel

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