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eclipse
eclipse
/əˈklɪps, iːˈklɪps/
noun
(
)
One celestial body obscures another
(
occultation
,
eclipse
)
one celestial body obscures another
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light
verb
(
)
Cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
(
occult
,
eclipse
)
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
The Sun eclipses the moon today
The Sun eclipses the moon today
Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies
Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies
(
)
Be greater in significance than
(
dominate
,
eclipse
,
overshadow
)
be greater in significance than
The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
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