moon

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/muːn/]

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1. moon (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Any natural satellite of a planet.

Example: The stargazer observed the moons of Jupiter for over a year.

2. moon (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A month, particularly a lunar month.

Example: They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.

3. moon (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A representation of the moon, usually as a crescent or as a circle with a face; a crescent-shaped shape, symbol, or object.

Example: The wizard costume was decorated with stars and moons.

4. moon (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.

Example: The hooligans mooned the riot police.

5. moon (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To gaze at lovingly or in adoration.

Example: Bradly stood bewitched, mooning at the moon. Betimes he bent in a grotesque posture and looked at it between his legs, which was to rid his mind of preconceived colour values by seeing them upside down.

6. moon (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.

Example: Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.

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