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eclipse
[ ih-klips ]
noun
- Astronomy.
- the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun lunar eclipse or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth solar eclipse.
- a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun.
- the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
- any obscuration of light.
- a reduction or loss of splendor, status, reputation, etc.:
Scandal caused the eclipse of his career.
verb (used with object)
- to cause to undergo eclipse:
The moon eclipsed the sun.
- to make less outstanding or important by comparison; surpass:
a soprano whose singing eclipsed that of her rivals.
eclipse
/ ɪˈklɪps /
noun
- the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth; a lunar eclipse when the earth passes between the sun and the moon See also total eclipse partial eclipse annular eclipse Compare occultation
- the period of time during which such a phenomenon occurs
- any dimming or obstruction of light
- a loss of importance, power, fame, etc, esp through overshadowing by another
verb
- to cause an eclipse of
- to cast a shadow upon; darken; obscure
- to overshadow or surpass in importance, power, etc
eclipse
/ ĭ-klĭps′ /
- The partial or total blocking of light of one celestial object by another. An eclipse of the Sun or Moon occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned.
- ◆ In a solar eclipse the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth. During a total solar eclipse the disk of the Moon fully covers that of the Sun, and only the Sun's corona is visible.
- ◆ An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is farthest in its orbit from the Earth so that its disk does not fully cover that of the Sun, and part of the Sun's photosphere is visible as a ring around the Moon.
- ◆ In a lunar eclipse all or a part of the Moon's disk enters the umbra of the Earth's shadow and is no longer illuminated by the Sun. Lunar eclipses occur only during a full moon, when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun.
eclipse
Notes
Derived Forms
- eˈclipser, noun
Other Words From
- e·clipser noun
- none·clipsed adjective
- none·clipsing adjective
- une·clipsed adjective
- une·clipsing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of eclipse1
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Example Sentences
With 117 yards on the ground, the Chargers eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the first time since Week 11.
It was a spectacular year of celestial events for Southern Californians, including April’s solar eclipse and a rare Draconid meteor shower in October.
A pair of satellites astronomers hope can create an artificial eclipse were launched from a site in India last week.
It was the fourth time this season and the 12th time in his short career that he eclipsed 100 yards receiving.
But the start of Brook's career has eclipsed that of his Yorkshire colleague.
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