The needles on a clock are called hands. More specifically, there are typically two main hands: the hour hand and the minute hand. Some clocks also have a second hand.
Clock Hands Explained
Here's a breakdown of the different types of clock hands:
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Hour Hand: This is the shorter hand on the clock. It indicates the hour.
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Minute Hand: This is the longer hand on the clock. It indicates the minutes.
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Second Hand: This is the thinnest hand and often moves continuously. It indicates the seconds. Not all clocks have a second hand.
Example
If the hour hand is pointing directly at the 3 and the minute hand is pointing directly at the 12, it is 3 o'clock.
In summary, while they can be referred to as 'needles,' the more common and accurate term is "hands." Each hand has a specific function in indicating the time.
