Sekirov Dictionary

eclipse

/ɪˈklɪps/

noun4

  1. An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
  2. 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.
  3. Obscurity, decline, downfall.
  4. A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.

verb3

  1. Of astronomical or atmospheric bodies, to cause an eclipse.
  2. (figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
  3. To undergo eclipsis.
forms

eclipsed · eclipsing · eclipses · eclipseth · eclipsest

This dictionary works without the internet: on your phone · in Chrome