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Definitions from the WebHourglassNoun1. A device used to measure time, consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck with sand that flows from the upper bulb to the lower bulb in a specific amount of time. Example sentence: The hourglass on the mantelpiece slowly emptied as the minutes ticked away. Related products on Amazon: Hourglasses Adjective1. Resembling or related to the shape of an hourglass. Example sentence: She wore a dress with an hourglass silhouette that accentuated her curves. Related products on Amazon: Hourglass shaped dresses Verb1. To measure or mark time by using an hourglass. Example sentence: The game show contestants had to hourglass their answers to complete the round. Related products on Amazon: Hourglass timers Local1. An establishment, usually a bar or pub, well-known and frequented by locals in a specific neighborhood or town. Example sentence: The corner pub has become a local hourglass, with familiar faces gathering there every evening. Related products on Amazon: Local pubs | ||||
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