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crescent

/ˈkɹɛ.sənt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a shape like a curved moon, thin and round at the ends.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

The moon is a thin crescent tonight.

She wore a necklace with a small crescent pendant.

Learning Path

Full Definition

The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

Related Words

Synonyms:
half-mooncurve
Antonyms:
full circle
Word Family:
crescentscrescent-shaped