pendant

noun

1. 1

   A supporting post attached to the main rafter.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   The dangling part of an earring.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   One of a pair; a counterpart.

   “One vase is the pendant to the other vase.”

6. 6

   An appendix or addition, as to a book.

7. 7

   (in the plural) Testicles.

8. 8

   A pendulum.

9. 9

   The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.

10. 10

    A lamp hanging from the roof.

11. 11

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

12. 12

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