second hand
Pronunciation
/sˈɛkənd hˈænd/

Definition & Meaning of "second hand"in English

Second hand
01

the thin, long hand on a clock or watch that indicates the seconds

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
second hands
02

an intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand'

second hand
01

from a previous owner or source

Grammatical Information
Examples
She bought the vintage dress second hand from a local thrift store.
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