Phrase guide

longcase clock

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A freestanding weight-driven pendulum clock, having the pendulum and weights in a tall case.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: grandfather clock

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pendulum clock

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