eclipse eclipse /əˈklɪps, iːˈklɪps/

noun

1. () 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

1. () 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
   
2. () 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