Associations to the word «Pendant»

PENDANT, noun. (architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter. [from 14th c.]

PENDANT, noun. (obsolete) (in the plural) Testicles. [15th-17th c.]

PENDANT, noun. A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck. [from 15th c.]

PENDANT, noun. (nautical) A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant. [from 15th c.]

PENDANT, noun. The dangling part of an earring. [from 16th c.]

PENDANT, noun. (obsolete) An appendix or addition, as to a book.

PENDANT, noun. (fine arts) One of a pair; a counterpart.

PENDANT, noun. (obsolete) A pendulum.

PENDANT, noun. (US) The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.

PENDANT, noun. An adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring).

PENDANT, noun. Branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling.

PENDANT, adjective. Held from above; "a pendant bunch of grapes".