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anchor escapement

noun

Definition of anchor escapement

: a clock escapement employing an anchor-shaped pallet piece which causes the escape wheel to recoil slightly upon the locking action of each arm of the anchor

First Known Use of anchor escapement

1798, in the meaning defined above

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