pendulum

English

/ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/, /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/

noun
Definitions
  • A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.
  • A lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.
  • A watch's guard-ring by which it is attached to a chain.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pendulus (hanging, pendant, pendent).

Origin

Latin

pendulus

Gloss

hanging, pendant, pendent

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