escapement

Meaning

1. The linkage in a (watch) that gives impulses to the timekeeping element and periodically releases the gear train to move forward, advancing the clock's hands.
2. A mechanism found in devices such as a typewriter or printer which controls lateral motion of the carriage.
3. An escape or a means of escape.
4. The number of fish that escape commercial fishing operations and travel upstream to spawn.

Synonyms

stop

🛑

block

blocking

brake

check

click

deadlock

detent

escape

hamper

interlock

lockout

mouth

obstruction

occlusion

pullback

spur

zigzag

stepped pier

toothing gear

hooked stick

balance wheel

escapement mechanism

wobble wheel

lever movement

ratchet arrangement

Translations

échappement

impedimento

escape

Versand

Treppe an der Mole

Verschickung

ρυθμιστής ωρολογιού

άγκυρα ρολογιού

inhibition

gang

ontsnapping

disparador

ميزان الساعة

mecanismo de escape

escapament

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪˈskeɪpmənt/

Etymology

From escape + -ment. The watch component is so called because it allows a tooth to escape from a pallet at each vibration.