escapement

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \is-ˈkāp-mənt\
- /ɪsˈkeɪpmənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \is-ˈkāp-mənt\

Definitions of escapement word

noun escapement A mechanism in a clock or watch that alternately checks and releases the train by a fixed amount and transmits a periodic impulse from the spring or weight to the balance wheel or pendulum. 1
noun escapement a mechanism consisting of an escape wheel and anchor, used in timepieces to provide periodic impulses to the pendulum or balance 0
noun escapement any similar mechanism that regulates movement, usually consisting of toothed wheels engaged by rocking levers 0
noun escapement (in a piano) the mechanism that allows the hammer to clear the string after striking, so that the string can vibrate 0
noun escapement an overflow channel 0
noun escapement an act or means of escaping 0

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Parts of speech for Escapement

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adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for escapement

noun escapement

escape — An act of breaking free from confinement or control.
breakout — If there has been a break-out, someone has escaped from prison.
decampment — The act of decamping.
flight — an act or instance of fleeing or running away; hasty departure.
getaway — a getting away or fleeing; an escape.

All 5 Synonyms of escapement

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