gravity escapement
gravity escapement
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈgræv ɪ ti is-ˈkāp-mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ˈgræv ɪ ti is-ˈkāp-mənt/
Definition of gravity escapement words
- noun gravity escapement an escapement, used especially in large outdoor clocks, in which the impulse is given to the pendulum by means of a weight falling through a certain distance. 1
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Origin of gravity escapement
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50
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Parts of speech for Gravity escapement
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gravity 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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