Sekirov Dictionary

nadir

UK /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/US /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/

noun4

  1. The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.
  2. (figurative) The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
  3. The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down.
  4. (no longer used) An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.

verb1

  1. To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.
forms

nadired · nadiring · nadirs

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