anchor escapement
anchor escapement
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ˈæŋ kər is-ˈkāp-mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ˈæŋ kər is-ˈkāp-mənt/
Definition of anchor escapement words
- noun anchor escapement an escapement in which wedge-shaped pallets engage with an escape wheel having pointed teeth, usually facing in the direction of revolution, so that the escape wheel recoils slightly at every release. 1
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Origin of anchor escapement
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55
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Parts of speech for Anchor escapement
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anchor escapement popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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