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Gnomon

UK
/ˈnəʊmən/
US
/ˈnoʊmən/
ru

Translation gnomon into russian

gnomon
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈnəʊmən/
US
/ˈnoʊmən/
The gnomon casts a shadow on the sundial.
Гномон отбрасывает тень на солнечные часы.

Definitions

gnomon
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈnəʊmən/
US
/ˈnoʊmən/
The part of a sundial that casts a shadow, used to indicate the time of day.
The gnomon of the sundial was carefully aligned to ensure accurate timekeeping.
An ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of the sun and other celestial bodies.
The astronomer used a gnomon to track the sun's position throughout the year.
A geometric figure formed by removing a smaller similar figure from a larger one, often used in mathematical contexts.
The mathematician explained the concept of a gnomon by demonstrating how it can be used to create a sequence of numbers.

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