hourglass
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- IPA /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/
Noun
hourglass noun
- A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.“After each game turn, invert the hourglass to reset the time limit for the next player.”
- A pointer, often shaped like an hourglass, indicating that the computer is busy.
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sandglassglasshour glasssand clockwater glassegg timertourbillonhydroscopewater clockwaisted drumdrumhead clockglassworkwaterclockmusical glassessnail-wheelswing table
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