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second hand
second hand
/ˈsɛkənd hænd/
adverb
From a source of previously owned goods
(
second hand
)
from a source of previously owned goods
I prefer to buy second hand
I prefer to buy second hand
noun
(
)
An intermediate person; used in the phrase 'at second hand'
(
second hand
)
an intermediate person; used in the phrase 'at second hand'
He could learn at second hand from books
he could learn at second hand from books
Hand marking seconds on a timepiece
(
second hand
,
seconds hand
)
hand marking seconds on a timepiece
The second hand of the clock seemed to tick slower as I awaited the announcement.
The second hand of the clock seemed to tick slower as I awaited the announcement.
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