hourglass

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/

Noun

A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows. / (graphical user interface) A cursor, often shaped like an hourglass, indicating that the computer is busy.

Japanese Meaning

砂が一定の速度で下に落ちることにより時間を計る、二つのガラス容器が細い通路で繋がった時計。 / コンピューターで動作中を示すために、砂時計の形を模して表示されるカーソル

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She turned the hourglass over and watched the sand begin its slow descent, mindful of the time slipping away.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は砂時計をひっくり返して、砂がゆっくりと落ち始めるのを見つめながら、時間が過ぎ去っていくのを意識していた。

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Sense（1）

A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.

After each game turn, invert the hourglass to reset the time limit for the next player.

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Sense（2）

(graphical user interface) A cursor, often shaped like an hourglass, indicating that the computer is busy.

Coordinate term: (Apple) beach ball

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hourglasses

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