Plural of hairspring; multiple thin coiled metal springs used in watches and clocks for precise time regulation.
Plural formation of hairspring using the standard '-s' ending, referring to the collection of these delicate components in various timepieces.
Master watchmakers spend years learning to work with hairsprings—a single mistake or even breathing too hard near one can ruin it, making hairspring replacement one of the most expensive repairs in horology.
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