English dictionary
gnomon
/'n/oU/m/A/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The style or pin, which by its shadow, shows the hour of the day. It is usually set parallel to the earth's axis.
Source: webster1913