What is another word for escape wheel?
Pronunciation: [ɛskˈe͡ɪp wˈiːl] (IPA) 
An escape wheel is an important component of a mechanical clock or watch that helps in the accurate measurement of time. There are several synonyms for the term, including 'anchor wheel', 'detent wheel', and 'verge wheel'. Another term used for it is a 'release wheel' as it is responsible for releasing the power from the main spring that powers the time-keeping mechanism. The escape wheel is also known as a 'dead-beat' but this term is commonly used to describe a specific type of escapement mechanism rather than the wheel itself. Regardless of the name given to it, the escape wheel is an essential component that determines the accuracy of a timepiece.
