Clock Pendulum (Noun)
Meaning
A physical pendulum used to regulate a clockwork mechanism.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The clock pendulum swung back and forth, dividing time into equal parts with each swing.
- A clock pendulum is typically a weight attached to a long rod that moves in a consistent arc.
- The clockmaker carefully adjusted the clock pendulum to ensure the timepiece kept perfect time.
- The invention of the clock pendulum in the 17th century greatly increased the accuracy of mechanical clocks.
- Inside the grandfather clock, a long clock pendulum moved steadily, marking the seconds as they passed.