grandfather clock

grandfather clock

n.

A pendulum clock enclosed in a tall, narrow cabinet.

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[From the song My Grandfather's Clock by Henry Clay Work (1832-1884), American songwriter.]

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grandfather clock

n

(Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) any of various types of long-pendulum clocks in tall standing wooden cases, usually between six and eight feet tall Also called longcase clock

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

grandfather clock - a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case longcase clock pendulum clock - a clock regulated by a pendulum casing, shell, case - the housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case"

Translations

grandfather clock

n → Standuhr f, → Großvateruhr f

grandfather clock n → orologio a pendolo

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grandfather clock n → orologio a pendolo