Definitions from Wiktionary (mainspring)
▸ noun: (horology) The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.
▸ noun: (figuratively) The most important reason for, or element of, something.
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▸ noun: (horology) The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.
▸ noun: (figuratively) The most important reason for, or element of, something.
▸ Also see mainspring
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