sundial

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Recent Examples of sundial Inside the building are an Egyptian sundial and a Foucault pendulum. Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024 The curving observation tower functions similarly to a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024 Designed like a huge sundial, the Arctic Henge casts shadows in precise locations between its arched gateways. Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024 Many older Ladakhi homes have an opening that lets the first rays of sun fall directly onto these earthen stoves, not only warming them before the cooking begins but also turning them into sundials. Smitha Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for sundial
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Noun
  • There are special hyacinth vases with many shaped like an hourglass where bulbs are placed on top and water at the bottom.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
  • With a slight flare at the knee that expands towards the ankle, these Hollister jeans create a flattering hourglass shape.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His intricate water clocks and automata were not only practical but also visually appealing.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Before time zones, people used other methods of telling time like sun dials and water clocks.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • My dad has a little stopwatch and enjoys tracking me and analyzing my splits during my races.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Righetti, who is in uniform with his trusty stopwatch while serving as a guest instructor this spring, understands better than most what traits are required to get to 300 wins.
    Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025

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