wahadło — meaning in English

English meaning

• pendulum noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.

Senses

wahadło 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 — full definition

1. noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
2. noun Figuratively, a situation or mood that swings between two opposite extremes.