A subject or area about which one is uninformed or misinformed, often because of a prejudice or lack of appreciation.
A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations.
A location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake.
An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice.
The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light.
The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window.
In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror.
In a stadium or auditorium, any location affording those seated or standing there only an obstructed visual or auditory experience.
An influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one.
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
A small degree; a shade.
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
That which looms as though a shadow.
A area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
An inseparable companion.
A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.
A spirit; a ghost; a shade.
An unconscious aspect of the personality.
A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.
An imperfect and faint representation.
To accompany (a professional) during the working day, so as to learn about an occupation one intends to take up.
To make (an identifier, usually a variable) inaccessible by declaring another of the same name within the scope of the first.
To hide; to conceal.
To represent faintly and imperfectly.
To shade, cloud, or darken.
To block light or radio transmission from.
To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
To apply the shadowing process to (the contents of ROM).
Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.
Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.
Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.
Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.