recoil escapement

noun

, Horology.

1. anchor escapement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recoil escapement¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Very shortly afterwards R. Hooke invented the anchor or recoil escapement.

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However, this new application of the recoil escapement was not adopted in France until 1695.

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The recoil escapement is one in which each tooth of the escape wheel, after it comes to rest, is moved backward by the pallets.

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Escapement, AnchorThe recoil escapement, invented by Hooke, used in most house clocks.

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It has a recoil escapement, most of the wheels are of wrought-iron, cut by hand, as is also the pinion.

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