sun-catchern.

Brit.

/ˈsʌnˌkatʃə/, U.S.

/ˈsənˌkætʃər/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: sun n.¹, catcher n.

Etymology: < sun n.¹ + catcher n.

1. In mythological contexts: a person, god, etc., who catches the sun in a snare.Typically with reference to Native American, Oceanic, African, and Dravidian mythology.

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1845 H. R. Schoolcraft Onéota Index (title of story) The sun catcher, or exploits of a pigmy.

1865 E. B. Tylor Res. Early Hist. Mankind xii. 338 In the next myth, that of the Sun-Catcher, the Polynesian Sun-god Maui again makes his appearance.

1916 in Encycl. Relig. & Ethics VIII. 49/2 Myths..of the sun-catcher. In some..the sun is tied down, as in a Toda instance, by a demi-god... More usually the sun is captured because his course is far too rapid.

1994 D. A. Leeming & M. A. Leeming Dict. Creation Myths 44 They [sc. the Cherokee] tell several creation stories, usually dominated by a female sun... They also contain the popular motif of the sun-catcher.

a. Any device for utilizing or harnessing the light or energy of the sun.

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the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > solar radiation > [noun] > device using

sun-catcher1883

solar battery1954

solar cell1955

solar collector1955

solar paddle1962

solar panel1964

1883 Gardener's Monthly & Horticulturist July 193/2 In those days greenhouses and conservatories were differently constructed... They had sun catchers and were covered with straw mats and shutters at night.

1904 A. Williams Romance of Mod. Invention (ed. 3) 209 In America, especially in the dry, arid regions, where fuel is scarce and the sun shines pitilessly..,sun-catchers of various types have been erected and worked successfully.

1956 Sci. Digest Feb. 11/2 (caption) Sun catcher, a mirror 40 feet wide..mounted on a pivot so that it can catch the sun's rays at any angle. The sun's rays, acting on photoelectric cells, relay ‘orders’ to the great piston controlling the mirror.

2003 E. Sterner in B. Atkin et al. Constr. Process Improvem. (2008) iv. 48 A sun-catcher is installed on the south-facing facade.., heating the incoming ventilation air during the period September to May.

b. Something that allows maximum exposure to the sun.

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1917 J. H. Dick Garden Guide: Amateur Gardeners' Handbk. xxi. 226 A very ingenious plant forcer made of glass held together by wires. They are sun catchers and should be a great factor for early results.

1943 Vogue 15 June 11/1 Adaptable sun-catcher—dress that unbuttons in back to form a deep V.

1988 N. Bubel New Seed-starters Handbk. xvi. 102 You can build a cold frame that will be a remarkably effective sun-catcher during both spring and fall.

2015 Age (Melbourne) (Nexis) 29 Aug. The deck is a real sun-catcher and I soak it in..until the afternoon temperature drops.

3. A decorative item made from (stained) glass (or other reflective or translucent material) suspended so as to sparkle or glow in sunlight.

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1970 Crescent Gamma Phi Beta (Menasha, Wisconsin) Dec. 41/2 (caption) Suncatchers..come in a variety of shapes and sizes of stained glass and are sold in exclusive gift shops.

1989 T. Ferguson Kinkajou i. iv. 28 Varicolored suncatchers (churches and cats, floral emblems..) refracting..light into a sunburst of scorched hues across the walls, ceiling, and bedspread.

2008 Washington Post (Nexis) 10 Apr. Make a sun catcher by hanging several [CDs] together with nylon fishing line.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	sun-catcher
释义	sun-catchern. Brit. /ˈsʌnˌkatʃə/, U.S. /ˈsənˌkætʃər/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: sun n.¹, catcher n. Etymology: < sun n.¹ + catcher n. 1. In mythological contexts: a person, god, etc., who catches the sun in a snare.Typically with reference to Native American, Oceanic, African, and Dravidian mythology. ΚΠ 1845 H. R. Schoolcraft Onéota Index (title of story) The sun catcher, or exploits of a pigmy. 1865 E. B. Tylor Res. Early Hist. Mankind xii. 338 In the next myth, that of the Sun-Catcher, the Polynesian Sun-god Maui again makes his appearance. 1916 in Encycl. Relig. & Ethics VIII. 49/2 Myths..of the sun-catcher. In some..the sun is tied down, as in a Toda instance, by a demi-god... More usually the sun is captured because his course is far too rapid. 1994 D. A. Leeming & M. A. Leeming Dict. Creation Myths 44 They [sc. the Cherokee] tell several creation stories, usually dominated by a female sun... They also contain the popular motif of the sun-catcher. 2. a. Any device for utilizing or harnessing the light or energy of the sun. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > solar radiation > [noun] > device using sun-catcher1883 solar battery1954 solar cell1955 solar collector1955 solar paddle1962 solar panel1964 1883 Gardener's Monthly & Horticulturist July 193/2 In those days greenhouses and conservatories were differently constructed... They had sun catchers and were covered with straw mats and shutters at night. 1904 A. Williams Romance of Mod. Invention (ed. 3) 209 In America, especially in the dry, arid regions, where fuel is scarce and the sun shines pitilessly..,sun-catchers of various types have been erected and worked successfully. 1956 Sci. Digest Feb. 11/2 (caption) Sun catcher, a mirror 40 feet wide..mounted on a pivot so that it can catch the sun's rays at any angle. The sun's rays, acting on photoelectric cells, relay ‘orders’ to the great piston controlling the mirror. 2003 E. Sterner in B. Atkin et al. Constr. Process Improvem. (2008) iv. 48 A sun-catcher is installed on the south-facing facade.., heating the incoming ventilation air during the period September to May. b. Something that allows maximum exposure to the sun. ΚΠ 1917 J. H. Dick Garden Guide: Amateur Gardeners' Handbk. xxi. 226 A very ingenious plant forcer made of glass held together by wires. They are sun catchers and should be a great factor for early results. 1943 Vogue 15 June 11/1 Adaptable sun-catcher—dress that unbuttons in back to form a deep V. 1988 N. Bubel New Seed-starters Handbk. xvi. 102 You can build a cold frame that will be a remarkably effective sun-catcher during both spring and fall. 2015 Age (Melbourne) (Nexis) 29 Aug. The deck is a real sun-catcher and I soak it in..until the afternoon temperature drops. 3. A decorative item made from (stained) glass (or other reflective or translucent material) suspended so as to sparkle or glow in sunlight. ΚΠ 1970 Crescent Gamma Phi Beta (Menasha, Wisconsin) Dec. 41/2 (caption) Suncatchers..come in a variety of shapes and sizes of stained glass and are sold in exclusive gift shops. 1989 T. Ferguson Kinkajou i. iv. 28 Varicolored suncatchers (churches and cats, floral emblems..) refracting..light into a sunburst of scorched hues across the walls, ceiling, and bedspread. 2008 Washington Post (Nexis) 10 Apr. Make a sun catcher by hanging several [CDs] together with nylon fishing line. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1845
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