Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Hourglasses

👉 An hourglass is a device used in architecture and engineering to describe how an object behaves under stress. It consists of two parallel glass pieces that are connected by a thin, flexible rod or wire. The shape of the hourglass varies based on its length (or width) and thickness. The length of the hourglass determines how much force it can withstand before breaking. In architecture, the term "hourglass" is often used to describe an object that is subject to stress due to its shape or

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