NOM | artifact | ressort motor | the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch) |
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Sentit | The most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism. | |
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Part de | mecanisme de rellotgeria | Any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring |
General | molla, ressort | A metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed |
Anglès | mainspring |
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