Meaning ofescapementin English

Noun

1. a mechanism controlling wheel movement; releasing gears
   The clock's escapement releases the gear train at a precise rate.
2. a linkage connecting gears to a timekeeping element (in clocks)
   The printer's escapement regulates the movement of the print head.
3. a device managing carriage motion (in typewriters, printers)
   The watchmaker adjusted the escapement to ensure accurate timekeeping.