second hand
[ sek-uh nd hand for 1; sek-uh nd hand for 2, 3 ]
/ ˈsɛk ənd ˌhænd for 1; ˈsɛk ənd ˈhænd for 2, 3 /
noun
the hand that indicates the seconds on a clock or watch.
an assistant or helper, as to a worker or foreman.
Idioms for second hand
at second hand,
from or through an intermediate source or means; secondhand: She had the news at second hand.
Origin of second hand
1425–75
for def 3; 1750–60
for def 1; late Middle English
Words nearby second hand
Example sentences from the Web for second-hand
British Dictionary definitions for second-hand (1 of 2)
second-hand
adjective
previously owned or used
not from an original source or experience
dealing in or selling goods that are not new
a second-hand car dealer
adverb
from a source of previously owned or used goods
he prefers to buy second-hand
not directly
he got the news second-hand
British Dictionary definitions for second-hand (2 of 2)
second hand
noun
a pointer on the face of a timepiece that indicates the seconds
Compare hour hand, minute hand
Idioms and Phrases with second-hand
second hand
see at second hand.