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longcase clock

/ˈlɒŋkeɪs klɒk/

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/ˈlɒŋkeɪs klɒk/C1formal
  • ruВысокие напольные маятниковые часы в длинном корпусе, обычно стоящие на полу, также известные как часы с кукушкой или дедушкины часы.

A tall, freestanding pendulum clock with a long case, typically standing on the floor, also commonly known as a grandfather clock.

  1. Tall freestanding clockB2formal

    A tall, freestanding, weight-driven clock with a pendulum held inside a wooden case, also known as a grandfather clock.

    ruНапольные часы с маятником

    • The longcase clock in the hallway chimed every hour.
    • He inherited a beautiful antique longcase clock from his grandfather.
    • The longcase clock's pendulum swung steadily back and forth.