English Explanatory Dictionary

verge escapement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of an early type of mechanism in a mechanical clock that controls its rate by allowing the gear train to advance at regular intervals or 'ticks'.

Word forms

verge escapement verge escapements
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