pendulum
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Simple Meaning
a weight that hangs from a fixed point and swings back and forth, like in a clock.
When to Use
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Upper Intermediate β fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
βThe old clock's pendulum swings slowly from side to side.β
βA pendulum can show how gravity works.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
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.