balance wheel
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How to use balance wheel in a sentence
The old clock is prepared for use by removing the hands, balance wheel and escapement so that the wheels will turn freely.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousThere are two pairs of engines and pumps, working on cranks, set at right angles, and turning a balance-wheel seen behind them.
A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine | Robert H. ThurstonChristy saw that he had considerable mechanical genius, but he certainly lacked a balance-wheel.
Within The Enemy's Lines | Oliver OpticWith regard to balance-wheel clocks, it is more difficult to explain the mode of repairing, to the inexperienced.
On his desk a little clock was ticking, each motion of its balance-wheel bringing nearer the tragedy impending.
Cursed | George Allan England
British Dictionary definitions for balance wheel
a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece, thereby regulating its beat
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