pendulum in Dutch
pendulum in Dutch is slinger — pendulum means a weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
pendulum in Dutch
slinger
(clocks, mechanics) 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.
What does "pendulum" mean?
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noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
"The grandfather clock's pendulum ticked steadily in the hallway."
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noun Figuratively, a situation or mood that swings between two opposite extremes.
"Public opinion is like a pendulum, swinging from outrage to indifference and back."
pendulum in a sentence
- The grandfather clock's pendulum ticked steadily in the hallway.
- Public opinion is like a pendulum, swinging from outrage to indifference and back.
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pendulum" in Dutch?
"pendulum" in Dutch is slinger. pendulum means: A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
How do you use "pendulum" in a sentence?
Example: "The grandfather clock's pendulum ticked steadily in the hallway." In Dutch, "pendulum" is slinger.
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