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hour·glass
 hourglass
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- pronunciation:
- aUr
glaes
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
an instrument that measures time by channeling a quantity of sand or mercury through a narrow opening between two larger glass bulbs in exactly one hour.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having a relatively slim waist or midsection; shaped like an hourglass.
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