clock pendulum

A suspended weight on a clock that swings back and forth to regulate the timekeeping mechanism, often used metaphorically to describe a regular, rhythmic back-and-forth movement or change.

• 🇫🇷Poids suspendu dans une horloge, qui oscille d'avant en arrière pour réguler le mécanisme de mesure du temps, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire un mouvement ou un changement régulier et rythmé.

1. Timekeeping component B2 formal

   A swinging weight suspended from a pivot that regulates the movement of a clock mechanism.

   • The clock pendulum swings back and forth with a steady rhythm.
   • He adjusted the length of the clock pendulum to make the clock run more accurately.
   • The antique clock's pendulum was made of polished brass.

   🇫🇷pendule de horloge