Synonyms for sundial
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.
The birdbath includes a small gnomon that acts as a sundial with markings on the basin if it's aligned correctly with the sun.
Forms
- Plural
- sundials → gnomons, dials, time-pieces, horloges…
Example sentences
- dial If you are in crisis, please hang up and dial 988.
By length
- 4 letters
- dial2
- 6 letters
- gnomon
- 7 letters
- horloge
- 8 letters
- solarium
- 10 letters
- horologium
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dial2 = 2 syllables).