duplex escapement

noun

A type of watch escapement that uses two escape wheels to regulate the movement of a watch.

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Meanings

nounduplex escapement (plural duplex escapements)

plural duplex escapements

  1. hobbiesA type of watch escapement that uses two escape wheels to regulate the movement of a watch.
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APA

duplex escapement. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/duplex%20escapement

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