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hourglass

UK
/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/
US
/ˈaʊərɡlæs/

Translations

hourglassnoun
hourglasses
pl
UK
/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/
US
/ˈaʊərɡlæs/
песочные часы
The hourglass on the table was almost empty.
Песочные часы на столе были почти пусты.
Synonyms
timer
hourglass figure
timepiece
sand timer
hourglassadjective
more hourglass
Comp.
most hourglass
Super.
UK
/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/
US
/ˈaʊərɡlæs/
Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting relation to or resemblance to an hourglass.
Synonyms
voluptuous
figure-eight
wasp-waisted
nipped-in
cinched
hourglass-shaped
curvaceous
curvy
shapely
well-proportioned

Definitions

hourglassnoun
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.
hourglassadjective
Having the shape of or relating to an hourglass.
The model showcased an hourglass silhouette on the runway.
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