bracket clock
A 'bracket clock' is a small, often ornate timepiece originally designed to be placed on a wall-mounted shelf or bracket.
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Definition
C1Historical
(technical, antique)A small pendulum clock mounted on a wall bracket to accommodate its hanging weights.
Example
- The antique shop had a beautifully preserved bracket clock from the 17th century.
C1Modern
(technical, decorative)A small, often ornate, spring-driven clock designed to be placed on a shelf or bracket.
Example
- She placed the elegant bracket clock on the mantelpiece for all to admire.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bracket clock":
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