sandglass

noun

Definition of sandglassnext
as in hourglass

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  1. hourglass
  2. sundial
  3. water clock
Noun
  • The most robust shape for suspending a hula hoop for extended periods turns out to be an hourglass shape, even when using different release heights.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The forward area has an hourglass shape that provides an exceptional view for the staterooms.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of hourglass
Noun
  • Throughout his career, Nye has made several contributions to science and space, including helping to design the sundials for the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission, which launched two rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, to explore the surface of Mars between 2004 and 2019.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of sundial
Noun
  • Before time zones, people used other methods of telling time like sun dials and water clocks.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The story of precision timing begins with primitive yet ingenious methods like sundials and water clocks, markers of humanity's first steps in timekeeping.
    Markus Lutz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Definition of water clock
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