(1) - Escapement (n.) The contrivance in a timepiece which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration; -- so called because it allows a tooth to escape from a pallet at each vibration.
(2) - Escapement (n.) Way of escape; vent.
(3) - Escapement (n.) The act of escaping; escape. |
