Definitions for mainspringˈmeɪnˌsprɪŋ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
main•springˈmeɪnˌsprɪŋ(n.)
the principal spring in a mechanism, as a watch.
Category: Horology
the chief power; the impelling cause.
Origin of mainspring:
1585–95
Princeton's WordNet
mainspring(noun)
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
Wiktionary
mainspring(Noun)
The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, that drives it by uncoiling.
mainspring(Noun)
The most important reason for something.
Webster Dictionary
Mainspring(noun)
the principal or most important spring in a piece of mechanism, especially the moving spring of a watch or clock or the spring in a gunlock which impels the hammer. Hence: The chief or most powerful motive; the efficient cause of action
Translations for mainspring
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
mainspring(noun)
the chief spring, especially the spring that causes the wheels to move in a watch or clock.
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