Associations to the word «Sandglass»

Pictures for the word «Sandglass»

Wiktionary

SANDGLASS, noun. An instrument for measuring the passage of time by the passage of sand through a narrow opening.

Dictionary definition

SANDGLASS, noun. Timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage.

Wise words

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