sand timer

sænd ˈtaɪmər
sand timer: device measuring time by sand flow between two bulbs
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Translation of sand timer from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

timekeeping device

device measuring time by sand flow between two bulbs
  • She flipped the sand timer to start the game.Ze draaide de zandloper om het spel te beginnen
2.

measurement

tool for timing in cooking or games
  • Use the sand timer to boil the eggs.Gebruik de zandloper om de eieren te koken.
3.

decoration

Rare
decorative object with sand flow
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zandloper mzandklok zandtimer
  • She placed a sand timer on the shelf.Ze plaatste een zandloper op de plank.
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  • sand timer: device measuring time by sand flow between two bulbs
    (timekeeping device) zandloper
  • sand timer: tool for timing in cooking or games
    (measurement) zandloper
  • sand timer: decorative object with sand flow
    (decoration) zandloper

Synonyms and analogies of sand timer in English

Examples of sand timer in a sentence

  • Watching the sand timer helped her relax.
  • The sand timer ran out during the board game.
  • She flipped the sand timer to start the countdown.
  • The antique shop displayed a vintage sand timer.
  • He used a sand timer to track his meditation.

Translations of "sand timer" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
zandlopernm.

The sand timer ran out just as she finished her speech.

De zandloper was net leeg toen ze haar toespraak beëindigde.

She reset the sand timer after each turn in the board game.

Ze zette de zandloper na elke beurt in het bordspel opnieuw.

To measure steeping time, the tea master used a sand timer.

Om de trektijd te meten, gebruikte de theemeester een zandloper.

For every turn, the sand timer ensures no player takes too long.

Bij elke beurt zorgt de zandloper ervoor dat niemand te lang nadenkt.

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sand timer: Examples and translations in context

She kept the sand timer near her computer for managing work intervals.

Ze hield de zandloper naast haar computer om haar werkblokken in te delen.

She flipped the sand timer to measure three minutes for the board game.

Ze draaide de zandloper om om drie minuten af te meten voor het bordspel.

The refilling sand timer helped track the cooking time accurately.

De hervullende zandloper hielp om de kooktijd precies bij te houden.

A small sand timer sat on the desk to time coffee breaks.

Op het bureau stond een kleine zandloper om de koffiepauzes te timen.

Kids love the sand timer because it makes games more exciting and fair.

Kinderen zijn dol op de zandloper omdat die spelletjes spannender en eerlijker maakt.

A quick look at the sand timer told me it was halfway through its run.

Een snelle blik op de zandloper liet me zien dat hij halverwege was.

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