minute hand

[ min-it ]

/ ˈmɪn ɪt /

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noun

the hand that indicates the minutes on a clock or watch, usually longer than the hour hand.

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Origin of minute hand

First recorded in 1720–30

Words nearby minute hand

minus cyclophoria, minus sight, minus sign, minute, minute gun, minute hand, minutely, Minuteman, minute mark, Minutemen, minutes

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“After the New York mentality, it is the ultimate contrast to see people making things by hand,” he said.
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Thankfully, his assistant knows these roads like the back of his hand.
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The collection includes kimono capes and hand woven jump overalls.
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Prices are relatively inexpensive and come in at around 135 euros for a shirt or 35 euros for hand woven boxers.
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After a minute's pause, while he stood painfully silent, she resumed in great emotion.
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After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.
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I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!
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She is quite true, but not wise, and your left hand must not know what your right hand is doing.
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The aged woman made no reply; her eyes still studied Ramona's face, and she still held her hand.
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British Dictionary definitions for minute hand

minute hand

/ (ˈmɪnɪt) /

noun

the pointer on a timepiece that indicates minutes, typically the longer hand of twoCompare hour hand, second hand

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