English

Alternative forms

• secondhand, second-hand

Adjective

second hand ‎(not comparable)

1. Alternative form of secondhand

Usage notes

• secondhand and second-hand may be preferred spellings for the adjective meaning "not new", to avoid confusion with the noun "second hand" referring to the hand of a clock or watch.

Related terms

• at second hand

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Noun

second hand ‎(plural second hands)

1. On a clock or watch, the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed.

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