hairspring

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Synonyms: mainspring, handspring, air spring, hairsprings

Antonyms: mainspring, handspring, air spring, hairsprings

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Noun

1. A [[spring]], made of a [[coil]] of fine wire, that is used to [[regulate]] the [[movement]] of a [[balance wheel]] in a [[watch]].

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