Sentences

sundial in a sentence

n.

Definition

A sundial is a device that tells the time by using the position of the sun's shadow cast by a gnomon on a marked surface.

Sample Sentences

  1. The ancient sundial in the garden was a beautiful reminder of the passage of time.
  2. As the sun moved across the sky, the shadow on the sundial indicated the hour with surprising accuracy.
  3. Children often marveled at how the sundial worked, fascinated by the interplay of sunlight and shadow.
  4. In the early afternoon, the sundial cast a long shadow, signaling that it was time for tea.
  5. The museum featured an impressive collection of sundials from various cultures and historical periods.

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