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pendulum

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  1. 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.
  2. (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.
  3. A lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.
  4. A watch's guard-ring by which it is attached to a chain.

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/ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/
Etymologie (Engels)

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

swing
B2
oscillator
46k
pendant
C2
pendular
perpendicular
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pendulant

clock pendulum

oscillating body

gravity pendulum

bob
A2

vibrating body

clock
B1
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