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eclipse

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/iˈklipsɨ/e·cli·pse

Definition

1

Temporary obscuration of a celestial body by another, or by its shadow.

Usage examples

“The total solar eclipse was visible in some regions.”
“A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth casts its shadow on the Moon.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

solar eclipselunar eclipsetotal eclipseobserve an eclipse