lever escapement
lever escapement
L l Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈlɛv ər, ˈli vər is-ˈkāp-mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ˈlɛv ər, ˈli vər is-ˈkāp-mənt/
Definition of lever escapement words
- noun lever escapement an escapement in which a pivoted lever, made to oscillate by the escape wheel, engages a balance staff and causes it to oscillate. 1
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Origin of lever escapement
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Lever escapement
noun
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lever escapement popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% 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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