pendant
nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈpɛnd(ə)nt//
- /[ˈpɛndn̩t]/
- //ˈpɪ̟nd(ə)nt//
- /[ˈpɪ̟ndn̩t]/
- //ˈpɛnənt//
A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
noun
- 1
A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
- 2
A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.
- 3
The dangling part of an earring.
- 4
A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.
- 5
One of a pair; a counterpart.
One vase is the pendant to the other vase.
- 6
The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.
- 7
A lamp hanging from the roof.
- 8
An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.
- 9
A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.
- 10
obsoleteAn appendix or addition, as to a book.
Many […] have been pleased with this work and its pendant, the Tales and Popular Fictions.
- 11
obsoleteTesticles.
- 12
obsoleteA pendulum.
a pendant being brought up to any height by the force of a former motion downwards
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman pendaunt, Middle French pendant, noun use of adjective.
Forms
- plural
- pendants
pendant · A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
pending · Awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.Penelope · The faithful wife of Odysseus.penetrate · To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.