third hand

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Synonyms: thirdhand, third-hand, hired hand, third man

Antonyms: thirdhand, third-hand, hired hand, third man

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Noun

1. A tool used to squeeze [[caliper brake]]s against the rim of a wheel, as on a bicycle, thereby allowing adjustments to the brake cable.
2. A source two steps [[remove]]d from direct communication.

Adjective

1. Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.
2. {{lb|en|idiomatic}} Not new, having more than one previous [[owner]].

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