Sekirov Dictionary

third hand

adjective 2
noun 2
forms 3

adjective2

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Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
- I heard the story from someone who got it from the horse's mouth. You're getting it third hand.
Not new, having more than one previous owner.

noun2

A source two steps removed from direct communication.
A tool used to squeeze caliper brakes against the rim of a wheel, as on a bicycle, thereby allowing adjustments to the brake cable.

forms

third hands · more third-hand · most third-hand

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