1syllable
hour-glass
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Definitions ofhour-glass
1noun
- A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.
Example: "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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