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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pendulums

/pɛnˈdʌləmz/ noun · British & US
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What does pendulums mean?

noun

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings back and forth, used to regulate the time of a clock or to demonstrate the principles of gravity and motion.

Example

"The scientist used a pendulum to measure the gravitational force on the Earth."

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

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