sundial

/ˈsʌndaɪəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that indicates time by the shadow of a vertical stick or object as the sun moves across the sky.

“The sundial in the garden was used by our ancestors to tell the time.”

2. verb

To mark or indicate time using a sundial.

“The archaeologists had to sundial the ancient ruins to determine their historical significance.”

Synonyms

  • horologe
  • timepiece

Antonyms

  • clock
  • watch