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escapement

 

[ ษชหˆskeษชp.mษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical device

An escapement is a mechanical device that allows controlled release of energy from a power source in timekeeping mechanisms, such as clocks and watches. It converts the continuous motion of a gear into discrete steps, enabling accurate time measurement.

Synonyms

control device, mechanism, regulator

Examples of usage

  • The clock uses a pendulum and escapement to keep time.
  • Without the escapement, the watch would not function properly.
  • The design of the escapement affects the accuracy of the timepiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "escapement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escapamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค•เคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entkommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelarian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะตั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ucieczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒ้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvasion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escape

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบtek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ่„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pobeg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณtti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escape

Etymology

The term 'escapement' derives from the late Middle Ages, specifically from the Old French word 'escapement,' meaning 'to escape.' The original sense of the word referred to the action of allowing something to escape or be released. In the context of clocks and watches, the escapement mechanism became crucial in regulating the release of energy from the mainspring to the gear train. As timekeeping technology evolved, the escapement design underwent various changes, leading to more accurate timepieces. One of the earliest forms of escapement was the verge escapement, developed in the 13th century, which was essential for advancing the art of horology. The modern standard escapement is based on innovations from the 17th century, including the development of the pendulum by Christiaan Huygens, which greatly improved accuracy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,960, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.