HyperDic: escapement

English > 1 sense of the word escapement:
NOUNartifactescapementmechanical device that regulates movement
escapement > pronunciation
Soundsihskey'pmahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > escapement: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaningmechanical device that regulates movement.
Part oftimepiece, timekeeper, horologeA measuring ... / measuring instrument or device for keeping time
Partsescape wheelgear that engages a rocking lever
Broadermechanical devicemechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
Spanishescape, mecanismo de escape
Catalanescapament

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