half-moon

Noun

Meaning

The moon at the quarters, when half its disk appears illuminated.

The shape of a half-moon; a crescent.

An outwork composed of two faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge resembles a half-moon; -- now called a ravelin.

A marine, sparoid, food fish of California (Caesiosoma Californiense). The body is ovate, blackish above, blue or gray below. Called also medialuna.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

half moon

Synonyms

crescent lunula lunule crescent moon arch moon bend horseshoe curve bow arc sweep curvature sickle semicircle
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Antonyms

remain angle zigzag straighten straightness unbend
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Hypernyms

area region phase of the moon

Hyponyms

last quarter first quarter

Examples

You came to me just before the Christians rang their bells. The half-moon was rising looking like an old man's eyebrow or a delicate instep. And although it was still night when you came a rainbow gleamed on the horizon, showing as many colours as a peacock's tail. Ibn Hazm

Another program that had good success on the ST platform is MasterTracks Pro from Passport Designs, of Half Moon Bay, CA., that was first put out by Don Williams for the Macintosh. Source: Internet

Dumbledore wore half-moon spectacles and a colourful array of robes, ranging from purple to bright orange. Source: Internet

Pilar Guzman owns Half Moon Empanadas, a nontraditional "grab-and-go" business with 13 locations around Miami, including in the airport, the University of Miami and the convention center. Source: Internet

A nude half-moon manicure is peak minimalism, but way more fun than classic French tips. Source: Internet

Cafe Pesto on the Big Island of Hawaii serves Shrimp Half Moon Nachos (not gluten free) with this amazing relish of corn and savoy cabbage and. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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