balance wheel

noun

1

: a wheel that regulates or stabilizes the motion of a mechanism

2

: a balancing or stabilizing force

Examples of balance wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The movement was discontinued in 1962, but Zenith’s revival of the caliber reproduces its basic architecture, including an outsize balance wheel for accuracy, while adding improved technology that increases the power reserve from 40 hours to 72 hours, along with its reliability and precision. —Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025

Its balance wheel is a combination of silicon and gold in order to minimize the weight and to optimize its quality. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025

This limited edition of just 18 pieces offers an ultra-lightweight construction from the titanium case and bezel to the silicon balance wheel and oscillator. —Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025

The dial proclaims the movement’s 10-day power reserve with a large power reserve indicator in its own subdial at 3 o’clock, with a big red pointer, balanced by the large balance wheel on display at 8 o’clock. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for balance wheel

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Kids Definition

balance wheel

noun

: a wheel that adjusts the motion of a mechanism (as a timepiece or a sewing machine)