sundial

/ˌsʌnˈdaɪ(ə)l/
/ˈsʌndaɪəl/
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Other forms: sundials

Definitions of sundial
  1. noun
    timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
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    type of:
    horologe, timekeeper, timepiece
    a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
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