escape wheel(n = noun.artifact) - gear that engages a rocking lever;
is a kind of cogwheel, gear, gear wheel, geared wheel
is a part of escapement

   The rotating wheel in an escapement mechanism which has notches that are periodically engaged and disengaged by the anchor. [PJC]

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