jacquemart

/jɑkəˈmɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A mechanical figure, typically of a human or animal, that strikes a bell or chimes in a clock tower.

“The jacquemart of the old cathedral was beautifully decorated and added a touch of elegance to the tower’s architecture.”

Synonyms

  • automaton
  • mechanism

Antonyms

  • biological
  • organic