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Pendulum
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a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth, marking the passage of time.
The pendulum swung back and forth, oscillating steadily over time.
The pendulum swung to and fro, marking the passage of time in the old clock.
The hypnotist began their stage performance by using a hypnotic pendulum to help induce a trance state in the volunteers.
The grandfather clock's pendulum began to vibrate with a gentle, rhythmic motion.
