firmament

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: armament, filament, firmaments

Antonyms: armament, filament, firmaments

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|usually|uncountable|literary|poetic|also|figuratively}} The [[vault#Noun|vault]] of the [[heavens#Noun|heavens]], where the [[cloud#Noun|cloud]]s, [[sun#Noun|sun]], [[moon#Noun|moon]], and [[star#Noun|stars]] can be [[see#Verb|seen]]; the heavens, the [[sky#Noun|sky]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} The [[field#Noun|field]] or [[sphere]] of an [[activity]] or [[interest#Noun|interest]].
3. {{lb|en|uncountable|astronomy|historical}} In the [[geocentric]] [[Ptolemaic system]], the [[eighth]] [[celestial sphere]] which [[carry|carried]] the [[fixed star]]s; {{lb|en|countable|by extension}} any celestial sphere.
4. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete|except|biblical}} The [[abode]] of [[God]] and the [[angel]]s; [[heaven#Noun|heaven]].
5. {{lb|en|countable|obsolete}} A [[piece#Noun|piece]] of [[jewellery]] [[wear#Verb|worn]] in a [[headdress]] with [[numerous]] [[gem]]s resembling stars in the sky.
6. {{lb|en|countable|obsolete|also|figuratively}} A [[basis]] or [[foundation]]; a [[support#Noun|support]].
7. {{lb|en|countable|obsolete}} The [[act#Noun|act]] or [[process#Noun|process]] of [[make#Verb|making]] [[firm#Adjective|firm]] or [[strengthen]]ing.

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