lever escapement
noun Horology.
an escapement in which a pivoted lever, made to oscillate by the escape wheel, engages a balance staff and causes it to oscillate.
Origin of lever escapement
First recorded in 1830–40
Words nearby lever escapement
levellers,
levelling screw,
leven,
lever,
lever action,
lever escapement,
lever tumbler,
lever-action,
leverage,
leveraged buyout,
leveret