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Anchor escapements

Scope note

Escapements in which wedge-shaped pallets of an anchor-shaped component engage an escape wheel causing the wheel to recoil slightly at every release.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197628

Broader Terms used

escapements

Equivalent Terms used

anchor escapement

Created

12yrs ago

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