
Hourglass
Historical Usage
The hourglass is often used in historical or older contexts, not modern ones.

They relied on an hourglass to track the watch shifts on the sailing ship.
Visual Symbol
The hourglass can symbolize the passage of time in art and literature.

The hourglass in the painting reminded viewers of life's brevity.
Not for Precision
Hourglasses aren't precise; they provide a rough measure of time.

You can't use an hourglass to time your minute-long speech accurately.
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