#mainspring  the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
  supertype:  spring  a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
  part of:  clockwork  any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock

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