SECONDS

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the systeme international d'unites

An indefinitely short time

Example: "Wait just a moment"

The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield

A particular point in time

Example: "The moment he arrived the party began"

Following the first in an ordering or series

Example: "He came in a close second"

A 60th part of a minute of arc

Example: "The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"

The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

A speech seconding a motion

Example: "Do i hear a second?"

The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

Example: "He had to shift down into second to make the hill"

Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name