pendulum

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Synonyms: pendulous, pendule, pendular, pendulums, pendula

Antonyms: pendulous, pendule, pendular, pendulums, pendula

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|clocks|mechanics}} A [[body]] [[suspend]]ed from a [[fix]]ed [[support]] so that it [[swing]]s [[free]]ly [[back]] and [[forth]] under the [[influence]] of [[gravity]], commonly used to [[regulate]] various [[device]]s such as [[clock]]s.
2. A lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.
3. A watch's guard-ring by which it is attached to a chain.

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