hour hand

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Noun hour hand has 1 sense

hour hand, little hand - the shorter hand of a clock that points to the hours
--₁ is a kind of hand

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Term: Hour Hand

Description:

The hour hand is a component of a clock or watch that indicates the current hour on its dial or face. It is typically shorter and moves at a slower pace than the minute hand.

Sample Sentences:

The hour hand of the clock pointed to twelve, indicating that it was lunchtime.
She waited patiently, watching the slow movement of the hour hand as it approached the desired time.
When I woke up at 3 a.m., I had to squint my eyes to see the dimly lit hour hand on the bedside clock.

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