Definitions for longcase clock
long·case clock

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1. grandfather clock, longcase clocknoun

   a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case

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1. longcase clocknoun

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

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1. longcase clock

   A grandfather clock (also a longcase clock, tall-case clock, grandfather's clock, or floor clock) is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower or waist of the case. Clocks of this style are commonly 1.8–2.4 metres (6–8 feet) tall with an enclosed pendulum and weights suspended by either cables or chains which have to be calibrated occasionally to keep the proper time. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood (or bonnet), which surrounds and frames the dial, or clock face. The English clockmaker William Clement is credited with the development of this form in 1670. Until the early 20th century, pendulum clocks were the world's most accurate timekeeping technology, and longcase clocks, due to their superior accuracy, served as time standards for households and businesses. Today they are kept mainly for their decorative and antique value, having been widely replaced by both analog and digital timekeeping.

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1. longcase clock

   A longcase clock, also known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing clock with a pendulum housed in the narrow case. It typically features a weight-driven mechanism and chimes to mark the hours, and has a decorative, often intricately detailed face. The case, usually made of hardwood, can range in design from relatively simple to highly ornate.

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1. Longcase clock

   A longcase clock, also tall-case clock, floor clock, or grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower, or waist of the case. Clocks of this style are commonly 1.8–2.4 metres tall. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood, or bonnet, which surrounds and frames the dial, or clock face. The English clockmaker William Clement is credited with the development of this form in 1670.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of longcase clock in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of longcase clock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Longcase_Clock
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longcase_Clock
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5. ^ Wikidata
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