Definition of "pendant" in English

noun

1. (architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.

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

3. The dangling part of an earring.

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

5. (fine arts) One of a pair; a counterpart.

   • One vase is the pendant to the other vase.

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

7. A lamp hanging from the roof.

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

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

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

11. (obsolete, in the plural) Testicles.

12. (obsolete) A pendulum.