second hand
ˈsecond ˌhand1 
noun [countable]
the long thin piece of metal that points to the seconds on a clock or watch
second ˈhand2 adverb
1. if you get something second hand, it is not new and has been used by other people before
get/buy something second hand
We got most of our furniture second hand.
2. if you hear something second hand, the person who tells you is not the person who originally said it:
It may not be true – I only heard it second hand.
3. if you experience something second hand, you experience it through other people, rather than directly
⇨ (at) first hand at first1(8)
| I |
noun [countable]the long thin piece of metal that points to the seconds on a clock or watch
| II |
adverb1. if you get something second hand, it is not new and has been used by other people before
get/buy something second hand
2. if you hear something second hand, the person who tells you is not the person who originally said it:
3. if you experience something second hand, you experience it through other people, rather than directly
⇨ (at) first hand at first1(8)