escapement (redirected from escapements)

es·cape·ment  (-skpmnt) n. 1. A mechanism consisting in general of an escape wheel and an anchor, used especially in timepieces to control movement of the wheel and to provide periodic energy impulses to a pendulum or balance. 2. A mechanism, as in a typewriter, that controls the lateral movement of the carriage. 3. a. An escape. b. A means or way of escape.

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escapement

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the mechanism in a clock or watch which connects the hands to the pendulum or balance

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escapement - mechanical device that regulates movement escape wheel - gear that engages a rocking lever mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles horologe, timepiece, timekeeper - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time