escapement
(es-cape-ment)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 mechanical device that regulates movement; 2 an act or means of escaping
Example Sentence
The escapement in the grandfather clock needed to be replaced.
Synonyms
mechanical movement device; movement mechanism; motion mechanism
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
escapement
Rhymes
- escapement