hourglasses (Meaning)
hourglasses
an instrument for measuring time consisting of a glass vessel having two compartments from the upper of which a quantity of usually sand runs in an hour into the lower one, an instrument for measuring time in which usually sand runs from the upper part to the lower part of a glass container in an hour, shaped like an hourglass
Synonyms & Antonyms of hourglasses
hourglasses Sentence Examples
- The sand trickled through the hourglass, marking the passage of an hour.
- The children played with hourglasses, fascinated by the mesmerizing flow of sand.
- The museum displayed an antique collection of hourglasses, each a testament to a different era.
- The hourglass served as a reminder of the fleeting nature of time.
- The scientist relied on hourglasses to measure the precise duration of experiments.
- The hourglass became a symbol of patience and perseverance.
- The hourglass clock ticked away relentlessly, marking the relentless progression of time.
- The doctor used an hourglass to monitor a patient's contractions.
- The hourglass served as a decorative element, adding a touch of historical charm to the room.
- The hourglass reminded him of the precious moments he had left to spend with his loved ones.
FAQs About the word hourglasses
an instrument for measuring time consisting of a glass vessel having two compartments from the upper of which a quantity of usually sand runs in an hour into th
clepsydrae, water clocks,sundials, chronometers, grandfather clocks, chronographs,time clocks, alarm clocks, cuckoo clocks, timekeepers
No antonyms found.
The sand trickled through the hourglass, marking the passage of an hour.
The children played with hourglasses, fascinated by the mesmerizing flow of sand.
The museum displayed an antique collection of hourglasses, each a testament to a different era.
The hourglass served as a reminder of the fleeting nature of time.
