What does scape-wheel mean?
Scape-wheel means (horology) The wheel in an escapement (as of a clock or a watch) into whose teeth the pallets play..
Scape-wheel
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(horology) The wheel in an escapement (as of a clock or a watch) into whose teeth the pallets play..
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- scape-wheels
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What is a synonym for scape-wheel?
Common synonyms include escape wheel.
What is the opposite of scape-wheel?
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How do you use scape-wheel in a sentence?
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