Definition of Hairspring

1. Noun. A fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece.

Generic synonyms: Spiral Spring
Group relationships: Horologe, Timekeeper, Timepiece

Definition of Hairspring

1. n. The slender recoil spring which regulates the motion of the balance in a timepiece.

Definition of Hairspring

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hairspring

hairpin
hairpin
hairpins
hairpin bend
hairpin loop
hairpin loops
hairs
hairsbreadth
hairsbreadths
hairsplitter
hairsplitters
hairsplitting
hairsplittings
hairspray
hairsprays
hairspring (current term)
hairsprings
hairst
hairsted
hairsting
hairstreak
hairstreaks
hairstreak butterfly
hairsts
hairstyle
hairstyles
hairstyling
hairstylings
hairstylist
hairstylists

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