Pendulum
Pendulum noun - An apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity.
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Synonyms for Pendulum
Swing and pendulum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swing" instead a noun "Pendulum".
Nearby Word: pendulous
Both words in one sentence
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Above him, is a large, bladed pendulum that begins to swing after his tape is completed.
Source: Pendulum of Death -
When activated, the pendulum descends slightly with each swing, gradually getting closer to the hero.
Source: Pendulum of Death -
Surprisingly realistic, in that the rope was (apparently) properly anchored, and the swing was the equivalent of a human pendulum.
Source: Building Swing
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