floor clock
[/flɔːr klɒk/]
nounpl: floor clocks
relógio de pé
1. A tall, freestanding clock housed in a wooden cabinet that stands on the floor, typically featuring a pendulum and chimes
The antique floor clock in the hallway chimed every hour with a melodious tone.
O relógio de pé antigo no corredor tocava a cada hora com um som melodioso.
2. A grandfather clock or similar large timepiece designed to rest on the floor rather than be mounted on a wall
She inherited a beautiful floor clock from her grandmother that still keeps perfect time.
Ela herdou um lindo relógio de pé da avó que ainda marca a hora perfeitamente.
Floor clocks, particularly grandfather clocks, are traditional timepieces valued as heirloom furniture pieces in both American and Brazilian homes. They represent elegance and craftsmanship, often passed down through generations. In Brazil, these are less common due to space constraints in modern apartments, but they remain symbols of classical interior design and wealth.
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