What does escapement mean?

n. the part of a clock or watch that moves the hands by transferring energy from the spring or weight

escapement

🇺🇸 /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/

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noun

the part of a clock or watch that moves the hands by transferring energy from the spring or weight

The intricate mechanism of the escapement allowed the clock to keep accurate time.

the part of a clock or watch that moves the hands by transferring energy from the spring or weight

Plural escapements