kellonosan

kellonosan is a Finnish word that translates to "clock hand" or "hour hand" in English. It is a compound word formed from "kello," meaning clock, and "osan," which is the genitive form of "osa," meaning part or portion. Therefore, "kellonosan" literally refers to the part of the clock that indicates the hour.

The term is commonly used when discussing timekeeping devices. For example, one might refer to the movement of the kellonosan to indicate the passage of time. In analog clocks, the kellonosan is typically the shorter of the two main hands, although some older or specialized clocks might have different designs. The precise movement of the kellonosan is crucial for accurately reading the time. Its position relative to the numbers on the clock face determines the current hour. Understanding the function of the kellonosan is fundamental to comprehending how analog timepieces work. The term itself highlights the object's specific role within the larger mechanism of a clock.