sandglass

Meanings

• noun

  An hourglass is a device used to measure the passage of time. It consists of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck, with sand flowing from the upper bulb to the lower one.

  - "The sandglass ran out of time."
  - "He checked the time on the sandglass before leaving the house."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sandglass
clasps , glasses , mashes , hasps

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Variants

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sandglass , sandglasses

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Etymology

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The word 'hourglass' comes from the Old English term 'godhrue' meaning 'good hour' or 'hour of God'. It is also known as a 'sandglass' due to the use of sand to measure time.

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Trivia

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1. An hourglass contains about 2,000 grains of sand.

2. The first hourglass was invented in the 14th century.

3. The hourglass was used as a navigation tool by sailors to measure time at sea.

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Related Concepts

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1. Time measurement: The hourglass is a device used to measure time intervals.

2. Sandtimer: Another name for an hourglass.

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Culture

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The hourglass has been used as a symbol of the passage of time and the inevitability of mortality in various works of literature and art. It is also used as a decorative item and can be found in various designs and materials.

How to Memorize "sandglass"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an hourglass with two bulbs connected by a narrow neck, with sand flowing from one bulb to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the hourglass with the passage of time and the sand running out as a symbol of mortality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sands of Time' to remember the word 'hourglass'.

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