the thing that points to the hour on a clock or watch. The thing that points to the minute is called the minute hand, and the thing that points to the seconds is called the second hand.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of clocks and watches
crystal
dial
face
hour hand
noun countable
US
Word Forms
singular
hour hand
plural
hour hands
DEFINITIONS1
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the thing that points to the hour on a clock or watch. The thing that points to the minute is called the minute hand, and the thing that points to the seconds is called the second hand.