nounπShareThe 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. "astronomyappearancefigurespaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething shaped like a crescent, especially:"The moon showed a beautiful crescent shape tonight. "appearanceastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA representation of the symbol used by Islamic caliphates"The school's new flag displayed a crescent moon, a symbol of the Islamic caliphate. "religionculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crescent spanner."The mechanic used a crescent spanner to tighten the bolt on the car's engine. "utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "historyroyalmilitarycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "heraldryfamilyastronomymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crescentspot butterfly."A tiny crescent butterfly landed on the flower in my garden. "insectanimalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent."The moon crescented beautifully in the night sky, a thin, silvery arc. "appearancenatureastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adorn with crescents."The artist crescent the birthday cake with small, delicate sugar crescents. "appearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMarked 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. "astronomytimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareShaped like a crescent."The crescent moon shone brightly in the night sky. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
