eclipse
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Synonyms: ellipse, elipse, eclips
Antonyms: ellipse, elipse, eclips
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Noun
- {{lb|en|astronomy}} An [[alignment]] of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
- Especially, an alignment whereby a [[planetary]] [[object]] (for example, the Moon) comes between the [[Sun]] and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a [[shadow]] being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
- {{lb|en|ornithology}} A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
- [[obscurity#Noun|Obscurity]], decline, downfall.
Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive}} Of astronomical or atmospheric bodies, to cause an eclipse.
- {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To [[overshadow]]; to be better or more noticeable than.
- {{lb|en|Irish grammar}} To undergo [[eclipsis]].
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