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hourglass

/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/

/ˈaʊərɡlæs/

hourglassnoun

hourglasses

/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/

/ˈaʊərɡlæs/

Translations

песочные часы

The hourglass on the table was almost empty.

Песочные часы на столе были почти пусты.

Definitions

A device for measuring time, consisting of two glass bulbs connected vertically by a narrow neck that allows a regulated trickle of material (usually sand) from the upper bulb to the lower one.

The hourglass was turned over to start the countdown for the game.

A shape or figure that resembles the form of an hourglass, typically used to describe a curvaceous body shape with a narrow waist.

She had an hourglass figure that was accentuated by her fitted dress.

A graphic symbol depicting a small hourglass, especially as a cursor icon indicating a computer or program is busy processing.

The hourglass appeared on the screen while the spreadsheet recalculated.

Synonyms

timer

hourglass figure

timepiece

sand timer

hourglassadjective

more hourglass

Comp.

most hourglass

Super.

/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/

/ˈaʊərɡlæs/

Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting relation to or resemblance to an hourglass.

Definitions

Having the shape of or relating to an hourglass.

The model showcased an hourglass silhouette on the runway.

Synonyms