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third-hand — third handˈ adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑third … Useful english dictionary
Third Hand — Third in turn to call or play … The official rules of card games glossary
third-hand smoke — n. Particles that linger on surfaces after second hand tobacco smoke has dissipated. Example Citations: Researchers have found that third hand smoke containing heavy metals, carcinogens and even radioactive materials lingers long after second… … New words
Third-Hand Smoke — Cigarette smoke contaminants that linger on clothing, hair, and other materials, posing potential health risks long after a cigarette has been extinguished. According to a study reported by The New York Times, the heavy metals, carcinogens, and… … Dictionary of unconsidered lexicographical trifles
third hand — noun 1. : the third person to own or sell a used article 2. : a thirdhand source (as of information) 3. : the third player to have the right to bid in bridge : the third player to play to any trick 4. a. : a workman who h … Useful english dictionary
third-hand — /ˈθɜd hænd/ (say therd hand) adjective 1. obtained after two previous possessors. 2. old and shoddy. –adverb 3. after having been owned by two previous persons …
third-hand — adjective (of goods) having had two previous owners … English new terms dictionary
third hand — A tool used on bicycles to squeeze the brakes together against the rim so that adjustments can be made to the cable … Dictionary of automotive terms
The Third Hand — Infobox Album Name = The Third Hand Type = Album Artist = RJD2 Released = March 6, 2007 Recorded = Genre = Rock Pop Electronic Length = Label = XL Recordings Producer = RJD2 Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|3.5|5… … Wikipedia
at third hand — adverb : from a thirdhand source : in thirdhand condition : through more than one intermediary an account that was as unreliable as most information got at third hand * * * (at) second, third, etc. ˈhand idiom by being told about sth by sb else… … Useful english dictionary
