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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pendulum

/pɛnˈdʒuːləm/ noun · British & US
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What does pendulum mean?

noun

A weight suspended from a string or rod so that it swings back and forth, used as a timekeeper or to demonstrate the concept of gravity. A swinging object, especially one that is attached to a fixed point by a string or chain.

Example

"The grandfather clock used a pendulum to keep perfect time."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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