clock pendulum

• Peso suspenso em um relógio que oscila para frente e para trás para regular o mecanismo de medição do tempo, frequentemente usado metaforicamente para descrever movimento ou mudança regular e rítmica.

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.

1. Timekeeping componentB2formal

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

   Pêndulo do relógio

   • 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.