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sundial

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sun·di·al  (sndl, -dl)
n.
An instrument that indicates local apparent solar time by the shadow cast by a central projecting pointer on a surrounding calibrated dial.
sundial
Noun
a device used for telling the time during the hours of sunlight, consisting of a pointer that casts a shadow onto a surface marked in hours
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sundialsundial - timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
gnomon - indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
horologe, timepiece, timekeeper - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
Translations

sundial [ˈsʌndaɪəl] n → reloj m de sol
sundial [ˈsʌndaɪəl] n → cadran m solaire
sundial [ˈsʌndaɪəl] sun n → Sonnenuhr f
sundial [ˈsʌndaɪəl] n → meridiana
sundial sun


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