| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| gaining | (of a clock or watch) Become fast by (a specific amount of time) |
| losing | (of a watch or clock) Become slow by (a specified amount of time) |
| escapements | A mechanism in a clock or watch that alternately checks and releases the train by a fixed amount and transmits a periodic impulse from the spring or weight to the balance wheel or pendulum |
| escapement | A mechanism in a clock or watch that alternately checks and releases the train by a fixed amount and transmits a periodic impulse from the spring or weight to the balance wheel or pendulum |
