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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.
Examples of sundials in a Sentence
Fountains and sundials make fine centerpieces to the garden, filled in summer with 60,000 annual flowers.
Setting up Detailed instructions are provided for brass and stainless steel sundials, advanced set up for super accuracy, indoor set up.
The Museum of the History of Science in Broad Street has a fine collection of portable sundials.
Two Early 18th century sundials restored at Richmond Yorkshire - Alan Smith 35.
So the popularity of sundials gradually waned through the 1800s.
Lately, there has been a revival of interest in sundials.
Of all the thousands of people who visit Sundials on the Internet, very few send such nice messages of appreciation.
Scratch sundials on the south wall are more common.
Three blue and white sundials show the day, date and hour along with the trademark Invicta wings logo.
Nearly all sundials have a gnomon (which casts the shadow) pointing to the Celestial Pole.
Know that you'll have birdbaths, columns, fountains, pedestals, stepping stones, sundials and metal flowers to choose from as well!
You'll find garden stakes, birdbaths, sundials, gazing balls and a wide variety of yard art, most of which is available to ship in one to two business days.