English Explanatory Dictionary

hairspring

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spring, made of a coil of fine wire, that is used to regulate the movement of a balance wheel in a watch.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hairspring hairsprings

Etymology

From hair + spring.

Derived words

hairspring trigger
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