hairspring

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

watchspring(English)clockspring(English)mainspring(English)balance wheel(English)spring balance(English)swing wheel(English)overcoil(English)spring(English)escapement(English)regulator(English)balance(English)wheel(English)

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Sources

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