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Balance Wheel (Noun)

Meaning

A wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The intricate balance wheel in the antique pocket watch ensured precise timekeeping.
  • A delicate balance wheel was used to regulate the seconds hand in the mechanical clock.
  • The clockmaker adjusted the balance wheel to achieve perfect harmony and regularity in the timepiece.
  • The timepiece's balance wheel oscillated rapidly against the hairspring to measure time accurately.
  • Due to the malfunctioning balance wheel, the mechanical watch required immediate repair to maintain accuracy.

Synonyms

  • Balance
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