Meaning Of The Word Hairspring

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What's The Definition Of Hairspring?

hairspring in American English
a very slender, spiral spring that controls the regular movement of the balance wheel in a watch or clock
noun: a fine, usually spiral, spring used for oscillating the balance of a timepiece

hairspring in British English
noun: a very fine spiral spring in some timepieces, which, in combination with the balance wheel, controls the timekeeping

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