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minute hand

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Chronology
minute hand /ˈmɪnət hænd/ noun [countable]  TMCthe long thin piece of metal that points to the minutes on a clock or watch 〔钟表的〕分针 hour hand
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minute handThat many trips around the clock means each minute hand has traveled the equivalent of 10,677 miles.Each minute hand is 12 feet 7 inches long; each hour hand is almost 10 feet long.Eloise opened the glass case and adjusted the minute hand until both golden hands were on the twelve numeral.He slipped it from his wrist and wound the minute hand forward.
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minute hand
minute hand /ˈmɪnət hænd, ˈmɪnɪt hænd/ noun [countable]
the long thin piece of metal that points to the minutes on a clock or watch ⇨ hour hand


minute handBrE /ˈmɪnɪt hænd/ 🔊NAmE /ˈmɪnɪt hænd/ 🔊 noun [usually singular]
the hand on a watch or clock that points to the minutes (钟表的)分针