noun🔗ShareMondsichelThe figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points."The crescent moon shone brightly in the night sky as I walked home from school. "Der Mondsichel leuchtete hell am Nachthimmel, als ich von der Schule nach Hause ging.astronomyappearancefigurespaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHalbmondSomething shaped like a crescent, especially:"The moon showed a beautiful crescent shape tonight. "Der Mond zeigte heute Abend eine wunderschöne Halbmondform.appearanceastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHalbmondA representation of the symbol used by Islamic caliphates"The school's new flag displayed a crescent moon, a symbol of the Islamic caliphate. "Die neue Flagge der Schule zeigte einen Halbmond, ein Symbol des islamischen Kalifats.religionculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerstellbarer SchraubenschlüsselA crescent spanner."The mechanic used a crescent spanner to tighten the bolt on the car's engine. "Der Mechaniker benutzte einen verstellbaren Schraubenschlüssel, um die Schraube am Motor des Autos festzuziehen.utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrden, RitterordenAny of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services."The Sultan bestowed the crescent order of knighthood upon the French general for his vital role in the defense of Istanbul. "Der Sultan verlieh dem französischen General den Ritterorden für seine entscheidende Rolle bei der Verteidigung Istanbuls.historyroyalmilitarycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMondsichelThe emblem of the waxing Moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants."The second son added a silver crescent to his family's coat of arms, indicating his place in the line of succession. "Der zweite Sohn fügte dem Wappen seiner Familie eine silberne Mondsichel hinzu, um seinen Platz in der Erbfolge zu kennzeichnen.heraldryfamilyastronomymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSichelfalterA crescentspot butterfly."A tiny crescent butterfly landed on the flower in my garden. "Ein winziger Sichelfalter landete auf der Blume in meinem Garten.insectanimalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich zu einer Mondsichel formenTo form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent."The moon crescented beautifully in the night sky, a thin, silvery arc. "Der Mond formte sich wunderschön zu einer Mondsichel am Nachthimmel, ein dünner, silbriger Bogen.appearancenatureastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Mondsicheln verzierenTo adorn with crescents."The artist crescent the birthday cake with small, delicate sugar crescents. "Der Künstler verzierte die Geburtstagstorte mit kleinen, zarten Zuckermondsicheln.appearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareZunehmend, wachsendMarked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon."The moon's crescent shape was a good reminder that the school year was waxing, bringing more exciting lessons and projects. "Die zunehmende Form des Mondes erinnerte daran, dass das Schuljahr wuchs und mehr spannende Lektionen und Projekte mit sich brachte.astronomytimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSichelförmig, halbmondförmigShaped like a crescent."The crescent moon shone brightly in the night sky. "Der sichelförmige Mond leuchtete hell am Nachthimmel.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
