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escapement

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10 lettersPronunciation /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/Part of speech nounSorted aceeemnpstStarts with EEnds with T0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. mechanical device that regulates movement

Word origin

From escape + -ment. The watch component is so called because it allows a tooth to escape from a pallet at each vibration.

Used in a sentence

  • The escapement is the reason why clocks tick.
  • For some reason, adjusting the 400-day clock escapement strikes fear into the hearts of many clock repairers.
  • Importantly, there are also extensive practical difficulties associated with gathering and interpreting accurate escapement and run-size information and applying it to population management.

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