Noun: hourglass 'aw(-u)r,glãs
- A timepiece consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck, containing sand that takes a specified time (traditionally an hour) to flow from one bulb to the other
"The chef used an hourglass to time the perfect soft-boiled egg"
- (modifier) a figure or body shape with a narrow waist between fuller top and bottom portions
"Her dress emphasized her hourglass figure"
Derived forms: hourglasses
Type of: sandglass
Encyclopedia: Hourglass