hour hand

noun

Definition of hour hand

: the short hand that marks the hours on the face of a watch or clock

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Thread the two together, and glue the minute hand to the dowel and the hour hand to the PVC. — Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "4 Great Halloween Costumes From the PM Archives," 11 Oct. 2018 Right now fiddling with the hour hand twice a year defies logic and biology. — Ana Veciana-suarez, miamiherald, "Daylight Saving Time is an insult to the body and brain | Miami Herald," 12 Mar. 2018

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hour hand

noun

English Language Learners Definition of hour hand

: the short hand that marks the hours on a watch or clock

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