pendule — meaning in English
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English meaning
- pendulum noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
Senses
pendule is used for these senses in English:
- pendulum (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.
- pendulum clock Any clock that uses a pendulum to regulate its movement.
pendulum — full definition
- noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
- noun Figuratively, a situation or mood that swings between two opposite extremes.
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