big hand big hand /bɪɡ hænd/

noun

1. Points to the minutes  ( big hand , minute hand )
   points to the minutes
    The minute hand on the clock moved slowly, indicating the time was passing
   The minute hand on the clock moved slowly, indicating the time was passing
   
   

 divided highway divided highway /dɪˈvaɪdɪd ˈhaɪweɪ/

noun

1. [ N. American] A highway divided down the middle by a barrier that separates traffic going in different directions  ( divided highway [ N. American] , dual carriageway [British] )
   a highway divided down the middle by a barrier that separates traffic going in different directions
    In Britain they call a divided highway a dual carriageway
   in Britain they call a divided highway a dual carriageway
   
   

 thirst thirst /ˈθɝːst/

noun

1. () A physiological need to drink  ( thirstiness , thirst )
   a physiological need to drink
    The desert traveler's thirst became unbearable under the scorching sun.
   The desert traveler's thirst became unbearable under the scorching sun.
   
   
2. () Strong desire for something (not food or drink)  ( hungriness , thirstiness , hunger , thirst )
   strong desire for something (not food or drink)
    A thirst for knowledge
   a thirst for knowledge
    Hunger for affection
   hunger for affection
   
   

verb

1. Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for  ( hunger , lust , starve , crave , thirst )
   have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
   
2. Feel the need to drink  ( thirst )
   feel the need to drink
   

 catkin catkin /ˈkætkɪn/

noun

1. () A cylindrical spikelike inflorescence  ( ament , catkin )
   a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
     The catkin swayed in the breeze, releasing its pollen into the air.
   The catkin swayed in the breeze, releasing its pollen into the air.