sundial
Translation
sundial
Examples
The old church has a sundial on its wall.
The old church has a sundial on its wall.
A sundial tells the time by the sun's shadow.
A sundial tells the time by the sun's shadow.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) sundial a device that tells the time The old church has a sundial on its wall.
Similar Words
clock, watch, hourglass
Etymology
A compound word from 'sun' and 'dial' (the face of a clock).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'dial' that tells time using the 'sun'.