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pendant.

A supporting post attached to the main rafter.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/[ˈpɛndn̩t]/ˈpɪ̟nd(ə)nt/pin-pen-merger[ˈpɪ̟ndn̩t]pin-pen-merger
  1. A supporting post attached to the main rafter.

  2. A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.

  3. The dangling part of an earring.

  4. A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.

  5. One of a pair; a counterpart.

    One vase is the pendant to the other vase.
  6. The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.

    US
  7. A lamp hanging from the roof.

  8. An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.

  9. A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.

  10. An appendix or addition, as to a book.

    obsolete
  11. Testicles.

    in-plural · obsolete
  12. A pendulum.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Anglo-Norman pendaunt, Middle French pendant, noun use of adjective.

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