Sekirov Dictionary

crescent

UK /ˈkɹɛz.ənt/US /ˈkɹɛs.ənt/

noun 9
adjective 2
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 1

noun9

The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Something shaped like a crescent.
A curved pastry.
A curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.
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A representation of a crescent, used as a symbol of Islam.
- The Turkish flag features a white star and crescent on red base.
The emblem of the waxing moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.
A crescentspot butterfly.
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(historical) Any of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.
- Sebastiani receives publicly the Sultan's thanks, and is decorated with the Order of the Crescent — 1880
(New-Zealand) A crescent spanner.

adjective2

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Shaped like a crescent.
- Astarte, queen of heaven, with crescent horns. — 1667
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(old-fashioned, rare) Marked by an increase; waxing, like the moon.
- For nature cressant does not grovve alone / In thevvs and bulkes, but as this temple vvaxes, / The invvard service of the minde and soule / Grovves vvide vvithal, […] — 1599

verb2

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To form a crescent shape.
- A dark wood crescents more than half the lawn — 1809
To decorate with crescents.

forms

crescented · crescenting · crescents

Phrases with crescent

crescent spanner
An open-end adjustable spanner with a worm-drive thumbwheel. When the term adjustable spanner or adjustable wrench is used, this type (branded with any of many brands) is usually the type meant.

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