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Second Hand (Noun)

Meaning 1

An intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand'; "he could learn at second hand from books".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The information she received was at second hand, and she wasn't sure how reliable it was.
  • He didn't have personal experience, but he could learn at second hand from books and documentaries.
  • The rumor spread quickly, often being passed on at second hand through social media.
  • The company relied on a second-hand account of the events, which made it difficult to piece together what really happened.
  • She preferred to learn at second hand, preferring to read about others' experiences rather than having her own.

Hypernyms

  • Intermediator
  • Go-between
  • Intermediary
  • Intercessor

Meaning 2

Hand marking seconds on a timepiece.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The second hand on the grandfather clock moved in a smooth, sweeping motion.
  • The second hand on her watch was ticking away, marking the seconds until her exam started.
  • He stared at the second hand on the clock, willing it to move faster as he waited for his date to arrive.
  • The second hand on the stopwatch was still, frozen in time as the coach reviewed the athlete's performance.
  • The delicate second hand on the antique pocket watch danced around the face, a mesmerizing blur of motion.

Hyponyms

  • Sweep-second
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