longcase clock

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

• 🇨🇳一种高大的落地摆钟，通常置于地面，钟摆装在细长的木制外壳中，又称祖父钟或长壳钟。

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

   • 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.

   🇨🇳长壳钟