sandglass

[US]/ˈsændɡlɑːs/
[UK]/ˈsændɡlæs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a device for measuring time, consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck, through which sand flows from one bulb to the other

Phrases & Collocations

sandglass timer

sandglass design

sandglass shape

sandglass art

sandglass hour

sandglass effect

sandglass display

sandglass model

sandglass feature

sandglass mechanism

Example Sentences

the sandglass measures the passage of time.

she turned the sandglass to start the game.

he watched the sandglass as the minutes slipped away.

the sandglass is a classic timer for cooking.

in ancient times, the sandglass was widely used.

she bought a decorative sandglass for her desk.

the sandglass symbolizes the fleeting nature of time.

he used the sandglass to time his meditation.

they placed the sandglass in the center of the table.

as the sandglass emptied, the tension grew.

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