sundial
Sundial (noun) means a device that tells the time by the shadow a rod or plate casts as the sun moves. Example: “An old stone sundial stands in the middle of the garden.”
How to use sundial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ancient way of telling time using sunlight and a shadow.
Word forms
sundials plural
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An old stone _____ stands in the middle of the garden.
Etymology
From sun plus dial — the word dial was later adapted for clock faces too.
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Rhymes for sundial
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What does “sundial” mean?
The word “sundial” means a device that tells the time by the shadow a rod or plate casts as the sun moves. In plain terms, an ancient way of telling time using sunlight and a shadow.
How do you pronounce “sundial”?
“Sundial” is pronounced SUHN-deye-uhl (/ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sundial” in a sentence?
Here is “sundial” used in a sentence: “An old stone sundial stands in the middle of the garden.”
What is another word for “sundial”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sundial” include dial, horologe and horologium.
What part of speech is “sundial”?
“Sundial” is a noun.
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