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Hourglass
Historical Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The hourglass is often used in historical or older contexts, not modern ones. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/P6CEuFE0po5DqPApn1HyzXWQ8M.webp)
Visual Symbol![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The hourglass can symbolize the passage of time in art and literature. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/hK0Tq06UJi2bAPAjOPodJUrwc.webp)
Not for Precision![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Hourglasses aren't precise; they provide a rough measure of time. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/3XS7pJgr5rzvqoM8TZdI3BUJl3s.webp)