NOUN | artifact | spiral spring | a spring that is wound like a spiral |
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Meaning | A spring that is wound like a spiral. | |
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Narrower | hairspring | A fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece |
Broader | spring | A metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed |
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