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sky

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The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

Examples :

"That year, a meteor fell from the sky."

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The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.

Examples :

"I lay back under a warm Texas sky."

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Examples :

"This mortal has incurred the wrath of the skies."

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(theoretical physics) The set of all lightlike lines (or directions) passing through a given point in space-time.

Examples :

"The sky, in this theoretical physics context, encompasses all the possible paths light could take from my current location in spacetime. "

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In an art gallery, the upper rows of pictures that cannot easily be seen.

Examples :

"The sky of the art gallery's display was filled with small, delicate watercolors, but they were too high up to see them clearly. "

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Examples :

"The sky was full of fluffy white clouds today. "

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To hit, kick or throw (a ball) extremely high.

Examples :

"The baseball player skyed the ball over the fence. "

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To clear (a hurdle, high jump bar, etc.) by a large margin.

Examples :

"The athlete skyed the bar in the high jump competition, easily clearing it by a large distance. "

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To hang (a picture on exhibition) near the top of a wall, where it cannot be well seen.

Examples :

"The art teacher skyed the student's painting near the ceiling, hoping it would be noticed. "

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To drink something from a container without one's lips touching the container.

Examples :

"The child skyed the juice from the carton, avoiding any direct contact with the cardboard. "

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A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

Examples :

"The bright sky painted the classroom a cheerful light blue. "

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