Associations to the word «Gnomon»
Noun
- Dial
- Obelisk
- Meridian
- Novi
- Latitude
- Shadow
- Lamar
- Pointer
- Triangle
- Axis
- Sphere
- Angle
- Casting
- Measuring
- Hemisphere
- Measurement
- Lambert
- Plate
- Clock
- Sun
- Geometry
- Pole
- Cast
- Astronomer
- Workshop
- Alexandria
- Rod
- Rotation
- Instrument
- Marker
- Copper
- Altar
- Plaza
- Testament
- Invention
- Bc
- Tip
- Circle
- Curve
- Length
- Plane
- Globe
- Greece
- String
- Style
- Hour
- Saint
- Ratio
- Earth
- Device
- Hole
- Dvd
- Observation
- Geography
- Line
- Tower
- Egypt
- Edge
- Direction
Adjective
Wiktionary
GNOMON, noun. The pointer on a sundial.
GNOMON, noun. (geometry) A plane figure formed by removing a parallelogram from a corner of a larger parallelogram.
Dictionary definition
GNOMON, noun. Indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.