SANDGLASS


Meaning of SANDGLASS in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: sand (I) + glass

: an instrument for measuring time by the running of sand that is similar to an hourglass

three-minute sandglasses … to help time our breakfast eggs — A.L.Kroeber

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.