[sek-uh
nd hand for 1; sek-uhnd hand for 2, 3] 
| 1. | the hand that indicates the seconds on a clock or watch. |
| 2. | an assistant or helper, as to a worker or foreman. |
| 3. | at second hand, from or through an intermediate source or means; secondhand: She had the news at second hand. |
| second hand 1 n. The hand on a clock or watch that marks the seconds. |
| second hand 2 n. An intermediary person or source: heard the news at second hand. |
