pen·du·lum
 pendulum
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- pronunciation:
- pen
j
lm
[or]
pen
d
lm
[or]
pend
y
lm
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a weight hung on a long cord, wire, or lever so that it swings back and forth. Pendulums are used to control the movements of some clocks.
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The word pendulum
contains the following part:
pend, pens
Latin
root
that means
hang; weigh; spend
Example words: