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Uncommonpendulum
The correct spelling is pendulum.
How to pronounce pendulum
/ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/
nounIPA: /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/
Say it like: Pen-dul-um
The correct spelling is pendulum. 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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Definition
noun
- 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.A lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.
- 3.A watch's guard-ring by which it is attached to a chain.
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