单词 | escapement |
释义 | Word Frequency escapement(ɪˈskeɪpmənt) noun 1. horology a mechanism consisting of an escape wheel and anchor, used in timepieces to provide periodic impulses to the pendulum or balance 2. any similar mechanism that regulates movement, usually consisting of toothed wheels engaged by rocking levers 3. (in a piano) the mechanism that allows the hammer to clear the string after striking, so that the string can vibrate 4. an overflow channel 5. rare an act or means of escaping |
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