eclipse is a valid English word

Scrabble validity: valid ( international - Sowpods, US - Twl06 )
iScramble validity: valid
QuickWords validity: valid

Meanings

Noun (COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE)

Singular Plural
eclipse eclipses
    (astronomy) An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
    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.
    (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.

Verb

Verb Present simple 3sg Present participle Past simple Past participle
eclipse eclipses eclipsing eclipsed eclipsed
    (transitive) Of astronomical or atmospheric bodies, to cause an eclipse.
    • The Moon eclipsed the Sun.
    (transitive figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
    • Synonym: upstage
    (Irish grammar) To undergo eclipsis.

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