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pendule

/ ˈpɛn-; ˈpɒŋdjʊl /

noun

  1. mountaineering a manoeuvre by which a climber on a rope from above swings in a pendulum-like series of movements to reach another line of ascent Also calledpendulum


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And then, taking a knife from his pocket, he cut the pendule off, leaving a bit of torn cloth on the side of his jacket.

Keep the pendule; it will serve to remind you of the hours that may pass between the throne and the dagger.

The little pendule on the chimney-piece struck the half-hour.

It was a large Louis Seize pendule, and he knew it to be genuine of his own knowledge; he had bought it.

More than once the silver-tongued pendule sounded during that somewhat protracted but most agreeable visit.

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