WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

gnomon

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gnomon has 1 sense
  1. gnomon - indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
    --1 is a kind of
    indicator
    --1 is a part of sundial

Definitions from the Web

Gnomon

Noun (Mathematics)

1. A part of an ancient astronomical instrument consisting of a vertical rod or plate that casts a shadow, enabling the position of the sun or stars to be calculated.

Sample sentence: The gnomon of the sundial was carefully aligned to accurately measure the time.

Related product: Click here to search for gnomon related products on Amazon

Noun (Geometry)

1. The part of a parallelogram or circular sector which remains after the removal of a similar parallelogram or circular sector respectively from one of its corners.

Sample sentence: By subtracting the smaller sector from the larger one, we can find the area of the gnomon between them.

Related product: Click here to search for geometry tools on Amazon

Noun (Mythology)

1. A legendary dwarf-like creature in folklore, often depicted as a small bearded man wearing a pointed hat.

Sample sentence: According to the stories, gnomons are skilled craftsmen who live underground.

Related product: Click here to search for gnome figures on Amazon

Noun (Architecture)

1. An ornament or design representing a small pyramidal or conical structure, often found as a decorative element on buildings.

Sample sentence: The gnomons on the corners of the roof added an elegant touch to the otherwise plain building.

Related product: Click here to search for architectural decor on Amazon

Noun (Botany)

1. The upper part of the shaft of a leaf.

Sample sentence: The gnomon of the leaf provided support and allowed for optimal sunlight absorption.

Related product: Click here to search for botanical books on Amazon

gnetum gnemon gnocchi gnol gnome gnomic gnominious gnomish gnomo gnomon gnosis gnostic gnosticism gnostics gnot gnp gnraled gnsrupload dialog

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus