escapement

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  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.
    — The escapement is the reason why clocks tick.
  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.
    — Importantly, there are also extensive practical difficulties associated with gathering and interpreting accurate escapement and run-size information and applying it to population management.

词形变化

escapements plural

词汇关系

衍生词
anchor escapement cross-beat escapement deadbeat escapement duplex escapement Galileo's escapement lever escapement pin wheel escapement Riefler escapement verge escapement

词源

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