Hourglass

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.

"After each game turn, invert the hourglass to reset the time limit for the next player."

2.NounA cursor, often shaped like an hourglass, indicating that the computer is busy.

3.VerbTo display the cursor as an hourglass indicating that the computer is busy or processing.

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