Crescent synonyms

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curve (related)
The definition of a curve is a smooth bend.
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bicuspid
Having two points
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waxing-moon
The moon when it appears larger each night as it progresses from a new moon to a full moon.
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increasing
(Knitting) An increase.
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waning-moon
The moon when it appears smaller each night as it progresses from a full moon to a new moon.
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crescent-moon
A symbol of Islam
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bow
A stroke with such a bow
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lunula
Something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.
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lune
A concave figure formed by the intersection of the arcs of two circles on a plane, or on a sphere the intersection between two great semicircles
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sickle
An implement having a semicircular blade attached to a short handle, used for cutting grain or tall grass.
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moon (related)
Moon is defined as the only natural satellite of the Earth.
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bicorn
Crescent-shaped
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lunate
Crescent-shaped
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lunulate
Having crescent-shaped markings.
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meniscoid
Concavo-convex, like a meniscus
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arch
A usually curved structure forming the upper edge of an open space and supporting the weight above it, as in a bridge or doorway.
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concave
One of the celestial spheres of the Ptolemaic or geocentric model of the world.
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convex
Curving outward, like the outer boundary of a circle or sphere.
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lunar
(Astronomy) A lunar distance.
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semicircle
An object or arrangement of objects or people in the shape of half a circle.
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gibbous (related)
The definition of gibbous refers to a moon in between a half-moon but less than a full moon, or something that protrudes or creates an obvious bulge.
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crescent-shaped
resembling the new moon in shape
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semilunar
Shaped like a half-moon; crescent-shaped.
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biconcave
Having both sides concave.
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r&d (related)
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Cresent (related)
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mews (related)
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avenue (related)
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grove (related)
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mansions (related)
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lane (related)
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road (related)
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convex figure
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lunular
(Botany) Having a form like that of the new moon; crescent-shaped.
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horn
(Countable) An instrument resembling a musical horn and used to signal others.
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concave figure
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demilune
A fortification constructed beyond the main ditch of a fortress, and in front of the curtain between two bastions, intended to defend the curtain; a ravelin.
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meniscus
A lens that is convex on one side and concave on the other
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half-moon
Something that is shaped like a half circle or a crescent, such as the lunula of a fingernail.
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Crescent Sentence Examples

  • The bisquits were formed into a crescent shape.

  • Below the falls, a crescent rainbow gave color to the rising mist while sparkles of ice formed from the spray.

  • The high carved prow and stern give the craft almost a crescent shape.

  • His attempt to reunite Bohemia with the Church was destined to failure; but the one great aim of the pope during his whole reign was the organization of a gigantic crusade - a project which showed a correct appreciation of the danger with which the Church and the West in general were menaced by the Crescent.

  • In 1863 he removed with a portion of his congregation to a new church at Lansdowne Crescent.

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