sundial (Meaning)

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sundial (n)

timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial

The ancient sundial stood proudly in the town square, casting its shadow to tell the time.
The astronomer crafted an intricate sundial to study the celestial movements.
The gardener used a sundial to determine the optimal planting time for his flowers.
The sundial marked the passing hours with precision, its gnomon casting a sharp shadow.
The sundial's dial was inscribed with Roman numerals and zodiac symbols.
The museum displayed a rare and beautiful sundial made of polished marble.
The hikers used a sundial to navigate their wilderness trek.
The sun's rays illuminated the sundial, painting a golden shadow on the ground.
The architect designed a modern sundial that integrated seamlessly with the building's facade.
The sundial served as a timeless reminder of the sun's movement and the passage of days.

timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial

hourglass, clepsydra, stopwatch, sandglass, water clock, timepiece, alarm clock, cuckoo clock, chronometer, atomic clock

No antonyms found.

The ancient sundial stood proudly in the town square, casting its shadow to tell the time.

The astronomer crafted an intricate sundial to study the celestial movements.

The gardener used a sundial to determine the optimal planting time for his flowers.

The sundial marked the passing hours with precision, its gnomon casting a sharp shadow.