pendulum

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/ˈpɛnd͡ʒʊləm/

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/ˈpɛnd͡ʒʊləm/ · /ˈpɛndjʊləm/ · /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ · /ˈpɛnd(j)ələm/ · /ˈpɪ̟nd͡ʒələm/ · /ˈpɪ̟nd(j)ələm/

Definition of pendulum

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noun

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.

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noun

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.
(broadly)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.

“The pendulum can be seen to be swinging in favour of rail, as with each issue of RAIL comes news of further intermodal service expansion.”
A lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.
A watch's guard-ring by which it is attached to a chain.

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Borrowed from the neuter of Latin pendulus (“hanging”).

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