pendule
/ (ˈpɒŋdjʊl, ˈpɛn-) /
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 called: pendulum
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How to use pendule in a sentence
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.
John Bull on the Guadalquivir | Anthony TrollopeKeep the pendule; it will serve to remind you of the hours that may pass between the throne and the dagger.
Tales from Blackwood | VariousThe little pendule on the chimney-piece struck the half-hour.
Wives and Daughters | Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellIt was a large Louis Seize pendule, and he knew it to be genuine of his own knowledge; he had bought it.
Hugo | Arnold BennettMore than once the silver-tongued pendule sounded during that somewhat protracted but most agreeable visit.
The Young Duke | Benjamin Disraeli
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