second hand
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The pointer on a clock or watch that indicates the seconds.
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- The second hand on the clock moved steadily, marking each passing moment.
- She watched the second hand sweep across the dial, counting down the time.
- My grandfather's old pocket watch has a very precise second hand.
- For accurate timing, you need a clock with a clear second hand.
- The second hand of the stopwatch stopped exactly at 15 seconds.
- Some modern designs omit the second hand for a cleaner aesthetic.
- He focused on the rhythmic ticking of the second hand to calm himself.
- The tiny second hand is often the first part to break on a cheap watch.
- Can you see the second hand moving from this distance?
- The sweep of the second hand indicated that time was running out.