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Hourglass

usgb/ˈaʊərɡlæs/Volume
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Historical Usage

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

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They relied on an hourglass to track the watch shifts on the sailing ship.
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Visual Symbol

The hourglass can symbolize the passage of time in art and literature.

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The hourglass in the painting reminded viewers of life's brevity.
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Not for Precision

Hourglasses aren't precise; they provide a rough measure of time.

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