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Term: mainspring
- Noun - Mechanical Device: A mainspring is a spiral metal spring in a mechanical device, typically a watch, that stores energy and provides power to move the gears and hands.
Example Sentence: The watchmaker carefully examined the mainspring to ensure its proper tension and functionality.
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- Noun - Figurative Meaning: Mainspring can refer to the chief or most important factor that drives and influences something.
Example Sentence: The relentless pursuit of knowledge was the mainspring that fueled his scientific discoveries.
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- Noun - Local Usage: In local usage, mainspring can also refer to a natural water source that provides sustenance to a specific region.
Example Sentence: The small village depended on the nearby freshwater spring as its mainspring for drinking water and irrigation.
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- Verb - Rare Usage: Mainspring can be used as a verb, albeit rarely, to describe the act of powering or supplying something.
Example Sentence: The windmills were mainspringed by the steady gusts of wind from the coastal breeze.
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- Adjective - Local Usage: In local usage, mainspring can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is widely popular within a specific geographic area.
Example Sentence: The local bakery's mainspring pastry, the decadent chocolate croissant, was a sensation among the townspeople.
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