sandglasses

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Scope note
Timepieces that measure equal periods of time by the motion of sand or other freely flowing, fine-grained substances through a narrow aperture between two triangular or conical glass bulbs arranged mouth to mouth; probably introduced in the early 14th century and used then especially for timekeeping aboard ships.
sandglasses
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024