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mainspring
(horology) The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.
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He was wise, for he had seen a long succession of mechanical toys arrive to boast and swagger, and by-and-by break their mainsprings and pass away.
(figuratively) The most important reason for, or element of, something.
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