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n. An instrument that indicates local apparent solar time by the shadow cast by a central projecting pointer on a surrounding calibrated dial.

n. A simple timekeeping device in which the shadow cast by a vertical pole or plate (the gnomon) is used to indicate the time of day.

n. An instrument to show the time of day by means of the shadow of a gnomon, or style, on a plate.

n. An instrument for indicating the time of day by means of the position of a shadow on a dial or diagram.

n. timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial

"The sundial is available in two versions, for use in either hemisphere."

timekeeper    timepiece    horologe   

to rectify a sun-dial   

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