Pendent

/ˈpɛndənt/ noun adjective

A supporting post attached to the main rafter.

Definition

  1. (noun) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
  2. (noun) A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.
  3. (noun) The dangling part of an earring.
  4. (noun) A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.
  5. (noun) One of a pair; a counterpart. “One vase is the pendant to the other vase.”
  6. (noun) An appendix or addition, as to a book.
  7. (noun) (in the plural) Testicles.
  8. (noun) A pendulum.
  9. (noun) The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.
  10. (noun) A lamp hanging from the roof.
  11. (noun) An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.
  12. (noun) A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.

Word stats

  • Pendent contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Pendent mean?

A supporting post attached to the main rafter.

How many letters are in Pendent?

Pendent has 7 letters.

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