Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gnomon
noun
/ˈnōməˌn/
Definition
The part of a sundial that casts a shadow.
Examples
- The gnomon of the sundial indicated it was noon.
- In ancient times, the gnomon was crucial for understanding the passage of time.
Meaning
A gnomon is an object that casts a shadow, notably on a sundial, allowing one to tell the time by the position of the shadow.
Synonyms
- shadow stick
- sundial arm
