Meanings (ES + gloss)
eclipse • eclipsi
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.
Phrases
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
eclipsar
Of astronomical or atmospheric bodies, to cause an eclipse.
She turned to the casement on which the moon was shining; for the high wind had driven aside the clouds, whose huge dark masses threatened soon to eclipse the pale and dim circle o…
The Moon eclipsed the Sun.
eclipsar
To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
For, till I see them here, by doubtful fear / My joy of liberty is half eclips'd.
I wish I could prevail on Ethel to come up to London, if it were but for the sake of eclipsing her rival. I will stand godmother to the town's admiration, and promise and vow three…