an intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand'; "he could learn at second hand from books"
The hand on a clock or watch that marks the seconds. An intermediary person or source: heard the news at second hand. 'second .hand the long thin piece of metal that points to the seconds on a clock or watch
Second-hand stories, information, or opinions are those you learn about from other people rather than directly or from your own experience. The denunciation was made on the basis of second-hand information. at second hand: see second
Second-hand things are not new and have been owned by someone else. Buying a second-hand car can be a risky business. a stack of second-hand books. Second-hand is also an adverb. Far more boats are bought second-hand than are bought brand new
previously used or owned by another; "bought a secondhand (or used) car" derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand; "a secondhand report"; "a secondhand account of a memory of something once read"; "most of our knowledge is secondhand" by indirect means; "I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand"; "he prefers to buy secondhand
derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand; "a secondhand report"; "a secondhand account of a memory of something once read"; "most of our knowledge is secondhand"
Turkish - English
Definition of second hand in Turkish English dictionary
[ 'se-k&nd also -k&am ] (adjective.) 13th century. Middle English, from Old French, from Latin secundus second, following, favorable, from sequi to follow; more at SUE.