second hand

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The pointer on a clock or watch that indicates the seconds.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.