eclipse (n.)

  1. one celestial body obscures another

    [ Syn: occultation ]

    eclipse (v.)

  1. be greater in significance than; the tragedy overshadowed the couples happiness

    [ Syn: overshadow , dominate ]

  2. cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; The Sun eclipses the moon today; Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies

    [ Syn: occult ]

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