THIRD HAND


Meaning of THIRD HAND in English

noun

1. : the third person to own or sell a used article

2. : a thirdhand source (as of information)

3. : the third player to have the right to bid in bridge : the third player to play to any trick

4.

a. : a workman who helps the backtender at the dry end of a paper machine

b. : one who under the direction of a second hand supervises a section of workers in a textile mill

c. : a factory worker who assists operators or fixers of machines

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