Pendant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pendant is a noun meaning (architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
Meaning
(architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
More Meanings
- 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.
- (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.
Example Sentences
One vase is the pendant to the other vase.
a pendant being brought up to any height by the force of a former motion downwards
Many […] have been pleased with this work and its pendant, the Tales and Popular Fictions.
Word Forms
- pendants
- pendaunt
Synonyms for pendant
Depending on context, synonyms include supported, pendent, dangling, hanging, chandelier, suspended.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chandelier, hanging, dangling, pendent, supported, suspended.
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