Australian English Meaning of mainspring
Mainspring
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Definitions and Meaning of mainspring in English
mainspring (n)
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
mainspring (n.)
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.
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Mainspring
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanismThe principal or most important spring in a
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mainsheet => mainsheet, mainsail => Mainsail, mains => mains power, mainprising => mainprise, mainprised => mainprised,