MAINSPRING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism

Categories: Spring

Synonyms

Mainspring

🔗 Related Words

main – A related word in the same word family.

spring – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some English words are 'fossil words'—they only survive in idioms or fixed phrases.

➡️ Words that Start with MA

Magnetisms Mammogram Manslaughters Manoeuvred Marmalades Matriarchal Manakin Mahan Major-domos Managing Margay Masseuses

Words that End with NG ⬅️

Disassociating Disavowing Disbanding Disbarring Disbelieving Disbudding Disburdening Disbursing Discarding Discasing Discerning Discerping