WORD MEANING
Escapement meaning
es-KAYP-ment · noun
A mechanism in clocks and watches that controls the release of energy to regulate timekeeping.
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A device in firearms that controls the movement of the firing mechanism.
A mechanical component in typewriters that advances the carriage.
A term in horology referring to the interaction between the escape wheel and the pallet fork.
Primarily used in horology and mechanical contexts.
Examples
The watchmaker carefully adjusted the escapement to improve accuracy.
The clock's escapement mechanism controls the release of energy to the gears.