eclipse (B2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ɪˈklɪps/
Definition
An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or the source of the light.
Examples
A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event.
The ancient Romans believed that an eclipse was a sign of bad luck.
Astronomers are eagerly awaiting the next lunar eclipse.
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