Sandglass (Noun)
Meaning
Timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sandglass on the captain's desk measured the hours he spent poring over his navigation charts.
- A delicate sandglass sat atop the antique sideboard, a poignant reminder of the transience of life.
- The class watched in fascination as the teacher flipped the sandglass to demonstrate the concept of an hour.
- On the mantle above the fireplace stood an ornate sandglass, a family heirloom passed down through generations.
- As the last grains of sand trickled from the top chamber to the bottom, the divers knew they had to leave the shipwreck immediately.