second hand

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• secondhand, second-hand

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second hand (not comparable)

1. Alternative form of secondhand.

[edit] Usage notes

• secondhand or second-hand are 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.

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[edit] 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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