An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial.
A plane figure formed by removing a parallelogram from a corner of a larger parallelogram.
An object such as a pillar used by an observer to calculate the meridian altitude of the sun (that is, the altitude of the sun when it reaches the observer's meridian), for the purpose of determining the observer's latitude.
The index of the hour circle of a globe.
A number representing the increment between two figurate numbers (“numbers equal to the numbers of dots in geometric figures formed of dots”).
A cover around or above a light bulb, a lampshade.
Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
A ghost or specter; a spirit.
A subtle variation in a concept.
A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
Subtle insults.
A candle-shade.
Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
To shield (someone or something) from light.
To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
To alter slightly.
To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
To darken, particularly in drawing.
To surpass by a narrow margin.
To throw shade, to subtly insult someone.
To shield oneself from light.