Synonyms for mainspring
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.
Forms
- Plural
- mainsprings → principles, causes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mainspring | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- cause1
- 9 letters
- principle3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (principle3 = 3 syllables).