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eclipse noun

  /iˈklɪps/ , /ɪˈklɪps/
  • Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
 verduistering, eclips
  • (ornithology) A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
 eclips, eclipskleed

eclipse verb

  /iˈklɪps/ , /ɪˈklɪps/
  • (transitive, figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
 overschaduwen, overtreffen
solar eclipse
zonsverduistering
lunar eclipse
maansverduistering
eclipse glasses
eclipsbril
annular eclipse
ringvormige verduistering
total eclipse
totale verduistering
eclipse of the moon
maaneclips
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