pendant

English

/ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
  • A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.
  • The dangling part of an earring.
  • (nautical) A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.
  • (fine arts) One of a pair; a counterpart.
  • (obsolete) An appendix or addition, as to a book.
  • (obsolete) Testicles.
  • (obsolete) A pendulum.
  • (US) The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.
  • A lamp hanging from the roof.
  • An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.
  • A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pend- (pull, spin, stretch).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)pend-

Gloss

pull, spin, stretch

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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