Hairspring
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hairspring is a 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.
Meaning
A spring, made of a coil of fine wire, that is used to regulate the movement of a balance wheel in a watch.
Word Forms
- hairsprings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include watchspring, clockspring, mainspring, overcoil, spring, springhead.
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