Background for pendent

pendent

/ˈpɛndənt/

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

A supporting post attached to the main rafter.

Examples :

"The old barn's roof was sagging, so the carpenter installed a pendent to help support the main rafter and prevent it from collapsing. "

architecture part building

Illustration pendent - Image 1

Illustration pendent - Image 2

noun

A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.

Examples :

"She wore a silver chain with a beautiful, heart-shaped pendent. "

appearance wear item style

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

The dangling part of an earring.

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully inspected the pendent of the earring for any loose stones. "

wear appearance item

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.

Examples :

"The rigger secured the heavy load using a tackle attached to the pendent hanging from the crane. "

nautical sailing

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

One of a pair; a counterpart.

Examples :

"One vase is the pendant to the other vase."

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

An appendix or addition, as to a book.

Examples :

"The contract included a lengthy pendent outlining the terms of service agreement. "

literature writing

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

(in the plural) Testicles.

Examples :

"The vet examined the bull, noting the size and symmetry of its pendents. "

anatomy body organ sex

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

Examples :

"The antique clock had a long, swinging pendent that marked the passing seconds. "

physics science

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.

Examples :

"She carefully wound her antique pocket watch using the pendent before placing it back in its velvet case. "

part item device wear

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

A lamp hanging from the roof.

Examples :

"The kitchen island was illuminated by a single, bright pendent. "

architecture utility building item

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.

Examples :

"The old church's roof was adorned with a row of pendents, each intricately carved with floral designs. "

architecture art

Illustration pendent - Image 1

noun

A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.

Examples :

"A long, colorful pendent flew proudly from the main mast of the royal ship as it entered the harbor. "

nautical royal sailing military

Illustration pendent - Image 1

adjective

Dangling, drooping, hanging down or suspended.

Examples :

"The pendent branch, heavy with snow, nearly touched the ground. "

appearance style architecture material

Illustration pendent - Image 1

adjective

Pending in various senses.

Examples :

"The investigation into the missing funds remains pendent, awaiting further evidence. "

condition situation

Illustration pendent - Image 1

adjective

(of a structure) either hanging in some sense, or constructed of multiple elements such as the voussoirs of an arch or the pendentives of a dome, none of which can stand on its own, but which in combination are stable.

Examples :

"The architect explained that the dome's pendent structure required careful calculations to ensure each supporting piece held its place, preventing the whole thing from collapsing. "

architecture building structure technical

Illustration pendent - Image 1

adjective

(grammar, of a sentence) incomplete in some sense, such as lacking a finite verb.

Examples :

""The sentence, 'Going to the store,' is pendent; it lacks a finite verb." "

grammar language linguistics

Illustration pendent - Image 1

adjective

Projecting over something; overhanging.

Examples :

"The pendent branches of the oak tree blocked the sunlight from reaching the garden below. "

architecture position